BUMBLEFOOT EMERGENCY!!!!!

[puffthechicken]

i dont know how good this picture shows it but her foot is pretty swollen. I only soaked her foot once however- wich i guess didnt help it. Should I begin to soak her foot regularly? If so, how often?

 

[puffthechicken]

also i didnt remove her scab - im kind of scared to - do you think its necessary?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

View attachment 2993413thank you all so much for your help! she does have scaly leg aswell wich im in the process of treating too. the bottom of her foots a little dirty and it doesnt seem that swollen in the photo, but im sure its bumblefoot. im scared to cut it out though but i guess there is no other choice thank you guys again for all your help

She does have Bumblefoot on the bottom of the foot.
Of course you have a choice whether to cut or not.
Take a Non-Surgical Approach as show in this article. https://www.tillysnest.com/2015/12/non-surgical-bumblefoot-treatment-html/

You may have to soak more than once! Nothing is usually ever resolved with one soaking. You will have to tend to the feet daily.
Treat the Scaly Leg Mites as described previously (quoted below). SLM can and do infect and eat into the feet. They live under the scales of the legs and feet, they are microscopic and need to be smothered with the oils. Work the oils under the scales of the feet.

The top of the foot is not Bumblefoot - Your hen has Scaly Leg Mites, that's what all that crusty stuff is.
Clean the legs and apply vaseline, castor oil or NuStock to the legs. Work the oil up underneath the scales of the legs and feet. Apply the oil/vasline or cream at least once a week. As the legs heal, those crust will fall off.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

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. :'(

Thank you for your input.
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!

 

[Sambello210]

View attachment 2993371View attachment 2993372 Have the above things ready. View attachment 2993374View attachment 2993375 Put chicken under towel..head covered. I soaked their feet in warm water with epsom salt in it. The scab becomes soft.View attachment 2993380 I take the puncher..punch into the middle of scab. View attachment 2993381 This girl had a big one line yours. It took a lot to get the plug out. That white stuff stays, don't pick it out or cut it out. View attachment 2993383 I'm putting Neosporin inside of it. View attachment 2993384 Cover it with gauze. View attachment 2993385 Wrap it fully.View attachment 2993386 Tape it well. All around. View attachment 2993387 Uncover her. Let her get her shroudings. View attachment 2993388 She will be confused for about 10 minutes, the others curious..lol...then she's off eating in no time. Good luck.

What does the plug look like? How do I know I got it out? And where did you buy that green tool?

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

View attachment 2993371View attachment 2993372 Have the above things ready. View attachment 2993374View attachment 2993375 Put chicken under towel..head covered. I soaked their feet in warm water with epsom salt in it. The scab becomes soft.View attachment 2993380 I take the puncher..punch into the middle of scab. View attachment 2993381 This girl had a big one line yours. It took a lot to get the plug out. That white stuff stays, don't pick it out or cut it out. View attachment 2993383 I'm putting Neosporin inside of it. View attachment 2993384 Cover it with gauze. View attachment 2993385 Wrap it fully.View attachment 2993386 Tape it well. All around. View attachment 2993387 Uncover her. Let her get her shroudings. View attachment 2993388 She will be confused for about 10 minutes, the others curious..lol...then she's off eating in no time. Good luck.

Where did you get a puncher like that I need one

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

Where did you get a puncher like that I need one

@Cynthia12

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

It was years ago..but I did get it online, just can't remember which site. I'm sure you can find them on Amazon today.

Is it called anything special or just a puncher

 

[Cynthia12]

I used the 4th size over.

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

I used the 4th size over.

Ok thank I want to add one to my emergency chicken box because that is genius and so easy