Bumblefoot- Next Steps?

[ChickieMama1988]

Hello, I have discovered a few of our chickens have bumblefoot. Two have it worse than the rest. Regarding our one chicken, I’m not sure if I removed the infection or if this looks like it’s healing.this is her foot 2 days after Epson salt baths, antibiotic cream and keeping it wrapped. Her other foot hardly has anything, I’ve been putting PRID on it for 2 days now to help draw out any infection but other than that I’m
not sure if I need to do anything further with her right now.

Additional question: my hen that has it the worst… I had applied Prid for 3 days after Epson Salt bath each time and today I tried to remove the scab, it was coming off ok but there was ALOT of blood. It took me a bit to stop the bleeding. Is that normal?

 

[Debbie292d]

It shouldn't be a lot of blood but yes, it'll bleed. Could you try squeeze the core out now that the scab is off? I think what you've been doing is great! Both those feet pictured though looks like they are swollen and infected yet.


Here is a great article about treating bumblefoot. Some of it may not be applicable but some is.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ment-for-bumblefoot-footpad-dermatitis.76278/

Edit: I found another article that's not as lengthy and has more pictures. Both are good though.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/bumblefoot-in-chickens-my-successful-treatment.75244/

 

[ChickieMama1988]

It shouldn't be a lot of blood but yes, it'll bleed. Could you try squeeze the core out now that the scab is off? I think what you've been doing is great! Both those feet pictured though looks like they are swollen and infected yet.


Here is a great article about treating bumblefoot. Some of it may not be applicable but some is.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ment-for-bumblefoot-footpad-dermatitis.76278/

Edit: I found another article that's not as lengthy and has more pictures. Both are good though.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/bumblefoot-in-chickens-my-successful-treatment.75244/

Thank-you for your help!