Bumblefoot? Please say no, lol.

[Quackers Mama]

Just last night I noticed this little scab on Quackers' foot. He's not limping or anything, I only noticed it because I had picked him up last night & laid him on his back in my lap (which I found out he doesn't like lol). I've read threads about Bumblefoot, so of course as a first time duck mama I'm concerned. He does walk on hardwood floors all day. Should I just keep an eye on it? Or do something, & if so what do you suggest?

 

[iwiw60]

Sure looks like the beginning of bumblefoot alright...a good thing you've caught it in such an early stage.

 

[Quackers Mama]

Sure looks like the beginning of bumblefoot alright...a good thing you've caught it in such an early stage.

What can I do to prevent it from getting worse?

 

[iwiw60]

What can I do to prevent it from getting worse?

http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/search?q=bumblefoot

Keep us updated!

 

[welasharon]

some have posted lately about using an iodine and sugar paste and wrapping it with gauze and vet wrap..letting it draw the bumble out. Seems like that would be a good one to try since it is so small.

 

[MrsQuack]

Our vet gave us this purple spray for our Cayuga's when we rescued them... Its for pink eye, and wounds.... Sprayed once a day for a week and both ducks were completely healed.

 

[Fancychooklady]

It looks like one that may have already healed. It wouldn't hurt to spray it with Terramycin or cetrigen to prevent infection.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Our vet gave us this purple spray for our Cayuga's when we rescued them... Its for pink eye, and wounds.... Sprayed once a day for a week and both ducks were completely healed.

Is it actually called Purple spray? or is there another name for it?

 

[MrsQuack]

Is it actually called Purple spray? or is there another name for it?

No I can't remember what it's called sorry, but it's for all livestock. I'm in a huge farming area

 

[Amiga]

Are we talking about gentian violet?