I have been reading the various threads about bumblefoot, but still have a question in my mind.
My hen was limping and not wanting to put weight on her foot. There wasn't a lot of swelling, but the black scab was present.
I dug it out and removed it. I squeezed and squeezed and squeezed different directions and angles trying to extract pus or the kernel.
Nothing came out and there is no foul odor. I am still wondering if there is a kernel in her foot that didn't come out. Should I have dug a little deeper with tweezers or something? I don't want to cause further injury to her, but what if it is still in there?
I have followed all of the other recommended steps to treat her. She is alert, but not eating or drinking or wanting to put weight on her foot.
Thoughts, opinions welcome.
My hen was limping and not wanting to put weight on her foot. There wasn't a lot of swelling, but the black scab was present.
I dug it out and removed it. I squeezed and squeezed and squeezed different directions and angles trying to extract pus or the kernel.
Nothing came out and there is no foul odor. I am still wondering if there is a kernel in her foot that didn't come out. Should I have dug a little deeper with tweezers or something? I don't want to cause further injury to her, but what if it is still in there?
I have followed all of the other recommended steps to treat her. She is alert, but not eating or drinking or wanting to put weight on her foot.
Thoughts, opinions welcome.