Bumblefoot - how to help easily.

[Gigglechick]

I got 6 new layers in April. I would say 3 were robust, but lots of green and vitamins and extra protein seemed to help them all. Anyways, we've had a few issues, that are sorted, mostly poopy vents and lice that came with a vengeance in the spring, first time for that beauty. But today, I noticed all 6 have Bumblefoot, on both feet!!! I have had it once before with another bird a few years ago, (thought is was from dry blackberries bushes and thorns). It was treated, too a verrrry long time. Lots of soaking and wrapping, etc
I am stumped. I could understand one, but not all 6. Most have it on both feet, some up on their toes. We were doing daily then weekly checks with the lice issue and vaselining legs to prevent scales mite, but I never really looked at the bottoms of their feet. No one has swollen legs, but one does have a concerning bump that is yellowish under the skin. I think that will need more serious attention. She is my most adventurous and curious bird, flys up to things.
I have done the typical epsom soak, Vetrimycin spray, PRID salve and then gauze and wrap on the two girls today, but do I do both feet or one at a time? It's a lot, I can't contain them all in my isolation cage, which is really for one. But, It's just a lot of feet all at once to be soaking feet and vet wrapping
...other suggestions or just keep at it. Will their systems fight the smaller Bumblefoot scabs?

the Roost has been disinfected before and limed, we will do it again...but does Bumblefoot infection stay on a roost? It's on their toes so wondering. Obviously it has transferred to the other birds. Any helps out there. ?? sigh, Thanks everyone.

 

[dawg53]

Use sandpaper and sand down the roost(s) free of burrs and splinters. Lower the roosts.

Sometimes the telltale scabs dont require treatment as long as there isnt any redness or swelling. They just go away on their own.
However if there's swelling and redness, the infection must be removed and minor surgery is required unless you want to spend money and treat with Tricide Neo which can be a time consuming and long process.

 

[Gigglechick]

Use sandpaper and sand down the roost(s) free of burrs and splinters. Lower the roosts.

Sometimes the telltale scabs dont require treatment as long as there isnt any redness or swelling. They just go away on their own.
However if there's swelling and redness, the infection must be removed and minor surgery is required unless you want to spend money and treat with Tricide Neo which can be a time consuming and long process.

Thank you! The scabs sometimes go away on their own without any treatment? Yes most are flat like scabs without any redness, heat or swelling. I have been putting on polysporin after a soak. Do not know what Tricide Neo is. I am in Canada and we often can't purchase the things recommended or used for chickens in the US.

 

[Gigglechick]

Thank you! The scabs sometimes go away on their own without any treatment? Yes most are flat like scabs without any redness, heat or swelling. I have been putting on polysporin after a soak. Do not know what Tricide Neo is. I am in Canada and we often can't purchase the things recommended or used for chickens in the US.

Roost are smooth, although thinking of changing to a 2x4 smoothed edges. upright. ?? thoughts. Roost is round and 18 inches from floor. Will lower a bit.