I performed bumblefoot surgery on one of our hens two days ago. The scab was hard and I was able to cut it out. Cleaned and wrapped her foot - separated her from the flock in a clean cage. Think she must have had it for some time, although it didn't seem to be slowing her down. Did a full wellness check on our birds and noticed the black circle.
Post surgery: the hole already filled in, but there is a dark blackish circle where the scab was. I'm assuming she still has it. She is pretty feisty so I'm assuming she is ok from the surgery.
--- Did I not cut enough out? I had actually nicked her skin and there was a little bleeding, so I thought I got all of it. If not, how long should I wait to let her recoop before I put her through this again. Poor thing.
--- I'm wondering if an injectable antibiotic might be a better avenue. I have a vet who would be willing to help me figure this out.
I did bumblefoot surgery on one of our hens about four years ago and it went swimmingly. I'm not sure what my next step should be. Thanks for the help.
Post surgery: the hole already filled in, but there is a dark blackish circle where the scab was. I'm assuming she still has it. She is pretty feisty so I'm assuming she is ok from the surgery.
--- Did I not cut enough out? I had actually nicked her skin and there was a little bleeding, so I thought I got all of it. If not, how long should I wait to let her recoop before I put her through this again. Poor thing.
--- I'm wondering if an injectable antibiotic might be a better avenue. I have a vet who would be willing to help me figure this out.
I did bumblefoot surgery on one of our hens about four years ago and it went swimmingly. I'm not sure what my next step should be. Thanks for the help.
