Bumble foot “surgery”

[msteacho]

I took a picture of my tube. Triple antibiotic ointment (neosporine) of the plain "original" formula also works well, but I've found this to be better. Soaking in Epsom salt baths is also beneficial, so keep that up with the other hens that you haven't done surgery on. Daily soaks and constant bandaging covering the ointment coated area, is very beneficial before surgery. After surgery, I leave the area bandaged up to 48 hours. Be prepared though. There's a possibility that you will have some areas that have become a bit stuck to your bandage, especially if it's dried out. If you have to peel it away, there's a chance it will bleed. Just apply pressure to help control the bleeding and proceed in locating the remaining pus.

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Thank you! I will be looking into getting this for my chicky-first aid kit.

 

[Aunt Angus]

I took a picture of my tube. Triple antibiotic ointment (neosporine) of the plain "original" formula also works well, but I've found this to be better. Soaking in Epsom salt baths is also beneficial, so keep that up with the other hens that you haven't done surgery on. Daily soaks and constant bandaging covering the ointment coated area, is very beneficial before surgery. After surgery, I leave the area bandaged up to 48 hours. Be prepared though. There's a possibility that you will have some areas that have become a bit stuck to your bandage, especially if it's dried out. If you have to peel it away, there's a chance it will bleed. Just apply pressure to help control the bleeding and proceed in locating the remaining pus.

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Never even heard of the stuff. I'll order some for my Welsummer and her recurring infections. Thanks for the tip!

 

[Aunt Angus]

Thank you! I didn’t want to hurt her so I know I didn’t get it all out. I finally gave up because I was crying I’ve got a few more pointers so hopefully next time will be better.

Awww! I'm sorry it was so traumatic. You are doing the right thing. It IS unpleasant and painful, but suffering from bumblefoot is worse and can kill them. You can so this!

The Chicken Chick (I think that's who it is) gives her chickens baby aspirin before doing bumblefoot extractions. I don't know the dose, but I'm sure you could find that info on BYC or just by Googling it.

 

[dawg53]

Awww! I'm sorry it was so traumatic. You are doing the right thing. It IS unpleasant and painful, but suffering from bumblefoot is worse and can kill them. You can so this!

The Chicken Chick (I think that's who it is) gives her chickens baby aspirin before doing bumblefoot extractions. I don't know the dose, but I'm sure you could find that info on BYC or just by Googling it.

It's not good to give any kind of aspirin before bumblefoot surgery, or any other surgery. Aspirin thins blood. It will be more difficult to stop bleeding.

 

[Aunt Angus]

It's not good to give any kind of aspirin before bumblefoot surgery, or any other surgery. Aspirin thins blood. It will be more difficult to stop bleeding.

Oooohhh! True! She must give something else then. I don't give anything except treats.