GoldenFowl
In the Brooder
I have diagnosed bumble foot in one of my Roosters. He had been limping for a while and every time I would check his foot, his foot looked normal. Until I realized two of his toes were swollen. Here is some basic information on him.
- Species: Golden Laced Wyandotte
- Age: About 1 Year and 1 month
- Weight: about 4-6 pounds (He seems to be underweight)
His behavior seems normal, he used to be a lot heavier before I sold off one of the other Golden Laced Wyandotte Roosters, but that was about 6 or 8 months ago. He just kinda avoids using his left foot. Two of his toes are swollen. I diagnosed bumble foot on him, and followed the following treatment.
- Soaked his foot in Epsom salt and water for about 20- 40 mins, with breaks about every 15 to 10 minutes.
- Attempted to take off the black scab the developed on his toe.
- Finally removed the scab, BUT it appears to have healed, with no sight of blood or an open wound.
~ The Rooster liked the bath, but after the removing the scab, it appears everything was okay, but the swollen-ness hasn't gone away. I have separated him and cleaned the area.
So my question is should I attempt a surgery, as possibly puss could be causing the swollen-ness. The rooster eats well and moves around, but I can tell it bothers him, and I want him to be at his 100%. If surgery is needed, how should I perform it? Should I poke it with a needle then take the puss out(if any).
So in this diagram, around bones 2 and 3 is swollen. While the actual black scab was around bone 1. He avoids digging with this foot and attempts to put most of the weight on his other foot. He still walks around and does his activities, but this bothers him and causes him pain.
I'll post pictures of his actual foot tomorrow, as right now it's night time as I'm writing this.
- Species: Golden Laced Wyandotte
- Age: About 1 Year and 1 month
- Weight: about 4-6 pounds (He seems to be underweight)
His behavior seems normal, he used to be a lot heavier before I sold off one of the other Golden Laced Wyandotte Roosters, but that was about 6 or 8 months ago. He just kinda avoids using his left foot. Two of his toes are swollen. I diagnosed bumble foot on him, and followed the following treatment.
- Soaked his foot in Epsom salt and water for about 20- 40 mins, with breaks about every 15 to 10 minutes.
- Attempted to take off the black scab the developed on his toe.
- Finally removed the scab, BUT it appears to have healed, with no sight of blood or an open wound.
~ The Rooster liked the bath, but after the removing the scab, it appears everything was okay, but the swollen-ness hasn't gone away. I have separated him and cleaned the area.
So my question is should I attempt a surgery, as possibly puss could be causing the swollen-ness. The rooster eats well and moves around, but I can tell it bothers him, and I want him to be at his 100%. If surgery is needed, how should I perform it? Should I poke it with a needle then take the puss out(if any).
So in this diagram, around bones 2 and 3 is swollen. While the actual black scab was around bone 1. He avoids digging with this foot and attempts to put most of the weight on his other foot. He still walks around and does his activities, but this bothers him and causes him pain.
I'll post pictures of his actual foot tomorrow, as right now it's night time as I'm writing this.
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