Thank you for your input.She was likely offering help based on the title of the post. And it's an excellent comment for those of us experiencing bumblefoot for the first time. The OP originally thought she had a BF issue so no reason to call out someone trying to help based on the OP's post title.
Cynthia, thank you so much for your photos and assistance regarding bumblefoot. I'm curious though, what the little circle tool with teal handle is? I don't have one of those but I have sterile surgical blades, Vetericyn, Neosporin without pain relief, non stick gauze, and vet wrap to take care of my sweet boy's bumble. Will that work just as well? I was thinking I would soak in Epsom salt bath, then carefully cut at the scab and squeeze out the infection. Then I was planning to use Vetericyn to wash out the wound, pack with neosporin, and then gauze and wrap in vet tape. Will that all work? I wish there was a product that we could safely numb the area with. I'm afraid to hurt my beautiful boy. :'(
Yes, the OP did have Bumblefoot in their title. Titles are often wrong and more than often just say "HELP". So it's good practice to get photos and more info upfront. Not always, but...
Anyway, Going by photosOP provided (Photo and POST#3), that was not Bumblefoot but SLM instead, so the initial photo did not match the title at all.
15 Posts LATER (Post#18) the OP finally provided info about the Bumblefoot, this is when treatment options would be given.
Do you have a thread of your own about your rooster? If not, then you may want to start your own thread with photos, info, etc.. This way you will get input for your specific problem and rooster. Just tag Cynthia to ask her your questions.
The tutorial Cynthia provided is good and it all should be put into an article and submitted to the learning center. This way we can all access the info and link it for those that are looking to cut out bumblefoot instead of using an non-invasive approach.
Where do you see Bumblefoot in the OP's photo?
Good tutorial and photos for Bumblefoot, but not for SLM!