Bumble foot in Ducks

[Chicken Champ]

One of my ducks was limping today. It turns out I think she has bumblefoot. Do you know how it would be treated?

 

[chickens really]

Her toe looks swollen a bit. Possibly limping from bumble foot or another cause. Frozen foot if you have snow? Broke her toe?

 

[Chicken Champ]

I just moved them inside for the winter

 

[chickens really]

I just moved them inside for the winter

Okay. Any chance of frostbite though? Before you moved them in? Do you own Drakes that could be chasing her around and she injured her toe?

 

[Chicken Champ]

I don't own any drakes, but there was a cold snap before I a chance to move my ducks in.

 

[chickens really]

I don't own any drakes, but there was a cold snap before I a chance to move my ducks in.

Just watch her for a few more days before you really know what's happening.

 

[Chicken Champ]

Should I look for anything in particular?

 

[chickens really]

Should I look for anything in particular?

Worse limping, heat in foot and swelling. Ducks are pretty tough so don't worry yet. You can soak her foot in Epsom salts but don't let her drink any of the water.

 

[Chicken Champ]

Thanks!