Bumblefoot and roosts

[WIchickMama]

Took my best hen to the vet today for bumblefoot, I just couldn't hold her and take care of it on my own. Pretty cheap visit with a removal procedure and antibiotics (less than $65).

But he mentioned that my 2x4s were too big for roosting? I thought this was an ideal size for a mixed flock (I have a leghorn, barred rock, polish and brahmas). He said something smaller so they can curve their toes.

 

[Buckingham Palace]

My girls roosts are about the size of a broom handle maybe a bit bigger.

 

[Auntiejessi3]

This is interesting... I have a 2x3 and a 2x4 roost, the 2x3 is the preferred roost of my big girls, the littles stay on the 2x4

 

[WIchickMama]

This is interesting... I have a 2x3 and a 2x4 roost, the 2x3 is the preferred roost of my big girls, the littles stay on the 2x4

agree, very interesting. I had did a lot of research, on here and just Goggle, when we build ours and it said that 2x3 and 2x4 were good especially for a colder climate like I have so that they can cover their feet. I read that they don't "perch" like birds so they don't need the round. maybe I am wrong?

 

[WIchickMama]

Also, he indicated that I don't need to wrap it up? Thoughts? I have to make a run to WalMart anyway so if I need to I can grab some wrap

 

[Auntiejessi3]

agree, very interesting. I had did a lot of research, on here and just Goggle, when we build ours and it said that 2x3 and 2x4 were good especially for a colder climate like I have so that they can cover their feet. I read that they don't "perch" like birds so they don't need the round. maybe I am wrong?

I'm not sure how climate plays into all of it, my winters can get pretty cold, but my summers are quite toasty, lol...I do have the edges of mine rounded a bit because my brahma started to get a little sore on her keel bone, but no more problems since (that was a year or so ago). I know lots of members on here use tree saplings, limbs etc. so maybe it's just a preference thing. I've always been under the assumption that bumblefoot is caused by hard landings and rough ground...Let's see what some others have to say.
@3KillerBs @aart

 

[Auntiejessi3]

Also, he indicated that I don't need to wrap it up? Thoughts? I have to make a run to WalMart anyway so if I need to I can grab some wrap

I treated bumblefoot last year, and I did apply Neosporin and wrap it and check it every couple days, clean it reapply Neosporin and rewrap it, after about a week it was all closed and I didn't wrap it anymore

 

[RubelliteRose]

Also, he indicated that I don't need to wrap it up? Thoughts? I have to make a run to WalMart anyway so if I need to I can grab some wrap

Sometimes I wrap after treating for bumblefoot and sometimes I don't. It depends on the weather- I don't wrap it it is going to rain because I don't want the moisture trapped around the foot. I haven't noticed much of a difference in healing time.

 

[WIchickMama]

I'm not sure how climate plays into all of it, my winters can get pretty cold, but my summers are quite toasty, lol...I do have the edges of mine rounded a bit because my brahma started to get a little sore on her keel bone, but no more problems since (that was a year or so ago). I know lots of members on here use tree saplings, limbs etc. so maybe it's just a preference thing. I've always been under the assumption that bumblefoot is caused by hard landings and rough ground...Let's see what some others have to say.
@3KillerBs @aart

This will be good to hear from others too. I can round out the edges if needed. They land in pine shavings and straw-about 3-6 inches deep depending on season, maybe that isn't enough?

 

[WIchickMama]

Sometimes I wrap after treating for bumblefoot and sometimes I don't. It depends on the weather- I don't wrap it it is going to rain because I don't want the moisture trapped around the foot. I haven't noticed much of a difference in healing time.

It is going to rain here for the next few days, they are in a covered run but it doesn't get that damp feeling to it when there is moisture in the air

I treated bumblefoot last year, and I did apply Neosporin and wrap it and check it every couple days, clean it reapply Neosporin and rewrap it, after about a week it was all closed and I didn't wrap it anymore

thanks for this!

This is all new to me, I was able to find a LOT on here when searching to begin with so hopefully not too many questions.

I can try and wrap and see what she does