bumblefoot? too late?

[ChemicalchiCkns]

You need the bootys, or vetwrap. They are made to prevent them from pecking the gauze off.

 

[HAPPYCHICKENLADY17]

Deep breath,You are overwhelmed and frustrated. Thats ok,Lots of us have been their! Bumblefoot is curable. My old roo has it all the time! I soak, clean, pull scab off,antibiotic and bandage.For my bandages I use gauze, vet wrap and paper medical tape. You have been hit with alot,but your getting through it! Would love to have one of you silkie roos!I'm to far away

BEfore i go crazy, is what i am seeing on my buffs feet bumble foot, both girs are not limping or look in any discomfort whatsoever,,,where do i get vet wrap and paper med tape...or i may just take her to the vet, on one buff as you see its just reddish spots on her feet, and the other hen has the scab

 

[glassdragonfly]

BEfore i go crazy, is what i am seeing on my buffs feet bumble foot, both girs are not limping or look in any discomfort whatsoever,,,where do i get vet wrap and paper med tape...or i may just take her to the vet, on one buff as you see its just reddish spots on her feet, and the other hen has the scab

Your not crazy! I think the one with the scab is bumble foot. The other might just be a bruise,I would keep an eye on it. Vet wrap is the same as athletic tape.You should be able to get it at wal-mart,pharmacy or sporting goods.Some vets will let you buy it.The paper tape is in pharmacy also,should be around the bandaids. Its good that they are not limping you noticed early.

 

[coach723]

The scabs are bumblefoot, the red spots look like one that may have healed. Small lesions will sometimes resolve on their own, or just with topical application of antibiotic ointment (like neosporin) and wrapping. You can get co-wrap (same as vet wrap, it sticks to itself) at any tractor supply store, many feed stores in the horse section in 4" rolls, it comes in many colors, I usually just get black or white depending on what they have. I just cut them to 1" widths and the length I need. It sticks to itself and will stay on. You will probably need to wrap the foot and a couple of winds around the ankle/lower leg to make it stay on quite well. You can use telfa pads (non-stick wound pads) that are at any pharmacy, and cut them to the size you need. Just don't wrap too tight. This is the treatment I would do for the bumble:
https://www.tillysnest.com/2015/12/non-surgical-bumblefoot-treatment.html/?spref=pi

 

[glassdragonfly]

This is what I buy because the vet and farm supply cost more here.

Its wide so I cut it into 3 strips to go between the toes and up the leg,then wrap around the leg with paper tape.

These are just examples to show what I use,you might find different brands.
When you are ready,soak her feet real good in epsom salts and warm water(great bonding time)After 15 minute or so try to gently part the scab from the healthy skin if it does not come off you can soak some more or put antibiotic and wrap up the foot. Try again the next day. Pulling the scab off is nerve racking but once you do it you'll see its not to bad. Go at a pace you and your girl can handle.

 

[coach723]

Another option for softening the scab is to apply some decolorized iodine (different than betadine, in the pharmacy first aid dept) and wrap over night. That usually softens it up well for removal. The important thing is to remove any pus from below the scab so that it can heal. Chicken pus is very hard, like hard cheese or curds. Epsom salt soaks can be very helpful for pain and swelling also.

 

[HAPPYCHICKENLADY17]

This is what I buy because the vet and farm supply cost more here.

Its wide so I cut it into 3 strips to go between the toes and up the leg,then wrap around the leg with paper tape.

These are just examples to show what I use,you might find different brands.
When you are ready,soak her feet real good in epsom salts and warm water(great bonding time)After 15 minute or so try to gently part the scab from the healthy skin if it does not come off you can soak some more or put antibiotic and wrap up the foot. Try again the next day. Pulling the scab off is nerve racking but once you do it you'll see its not to bad. Go at a pace you and your girl can handle.

 

[HAPPYCHICKENLADY17]

got my paper tape and vet tape, antibiotic the non stick pads, epsom salt, so tomorrow im all ready to start soaking my baby, may do both girls at the same time, so they can be caged together to have company....hope i can so this

 

[HAPPYCHICKENLADY17]

The scabs are bumblefoot, the red spots look like one that may have healed. Small lesions will sometimes resolve on their own, or just with topical application of antibiotic ointment (like neosporin) and wrapping. You can get co-wrap (same as vet wrap, it sticks to itself) at any tractor supply store, many feed stores in the horse section in 4" rolls, it comes in many colors, I usually just get black or white depending on what they have. I just cut them to 1" widths and the length I need. It sticks to itself and will stay on. You will probably need to wrap the foot and a couple of winds around the ankle/lower leg to make it stay on quite well. You can use telfa pads (non-stick wound pads) that are at any pharmacy, and cut them to the size you need. Just don't wrap too tight. This is the treatment I would do for the bumble:
https://www.tillysnest.com/2015/12/non-surgical-bumblefoot-treatment.html/?spref=pi

that was a great site

 

[ChemicalchiCkns]

Suggest doing one right after the other. Two hens @ once is too much if either gets active. And if one paniques it will set the other one Off. You know how they re-inforce any alarms when in a Flock. Don't let them panik YOU.