Bumblefoot with no scab...help

[neo71665]

Looks like all the kernel didn't come out the first time and it healed over.

 

[2150MormonRd]

Well, today I took the plunge. Since there was nothing but a lump between the toes, no scab, nor break in the skin I soaked her foot, sterilized it and cut the top of the lump. At first, I didnt think there was anything but after a deeper cut and pressure 3 or 4 pieces of hard infection came out. I wanted to make sure it was all gone so I also used tweezers but the biggest doubt is that there was no gaping hole. The lump was deflated for sure. And I used a lot of pressure. But how could I be sure with only an exacto that I got it all? I cleaned it with alcohol and packed it with neosporin. I'll change the dressing tomorrow. Shes been inside a month now, I figured until it heals I'm not going to worry about reintegration yet. How will I know if I didn't get it all?

 

[neo71665]

If you didn't get it all out it will be just like last time. If you did it will heal up and her walking will go back to normal.

 

[Auntiejessi3]

Well, today I took the plunge. Since there was nothing but a lump between the toes, no scab, nor break in the skin I soaked her foot, sterilized it and cut the top of the lump. At first, I didnt think there was anything but after a deeper cut and pressure 3 or 4 pieces of hard infection came out. I wanted to make sure it was all gone so I also used tweezers but the biggest doubt is that there was no gaping hole. The lump was deflated for sure. And I used a lot of pressure. But how could I be sure with only an exacto that I got it all? I cleaned it with alcohol and packed it with neosporin. I'll change the dressing tomorrow. Shes been inside a month now, I figured until it heals I'm not going to worry about reintegration yet. How will I know if I didn't get it all?

After you cut and squeeze you can pour peroxide in it and it will help bubble out any small pieces of infection, but don't use it more than once because it can kill healthy skin.

 

[Kmcatx]

My 55 Flowery Hen has had bumblefoot in her left foot off and on since May. Back in late August, I found a tiny scab on her foot about 1/16 of an inch, softened it and removed it and popped out small kernel the size of a sunflower seed. That left a tiny hole. There was no more stuff coming out so I packed it and she stayed in bandages for almost a month. (Bring inside, remove bandage, wash feet, soak feet, rebandage with antibacterial.) She got to the point that the swelling went down and the hole healed, but her foot has remained slightly swollen ever since. There is a tiny pencil point dimple on the bottom of her foot where the kernel was removed. Its almost like an acne pit. When her foot swells again it sinks inward. Now she is limping. The bottom of her pad is like a balloon. I brought her in and soaked her feet and cleaned out the tiny hole. It was negligible and there is just not a kernel in sight. I do not want to continually damage her foot. But what can I do to get rid of this for once and for all? She is eating and drinking well and in season is one of my best layers. I have to keep her inside when this happens because she is hell on wheels to be caught. And I don't want to terrorize her daily by chasing her down. However, if she stays in longer than three days the other hens pick on her. I've decided she's staying inside till I can get this all the way gone and then I can worry about reintegrating later.

What can I do to get rid of this finally? There is no scab...just that tiny pit from the removal last time. Her other foot in May healed completely. I'm afraid its just going to keep getting worse each time.

Were you able to get the problem resolved? It potentially sounds similar to problem with one of my hens that I can’t figure out

 

[Lazygaze]

Can you update on what happened here please? I have a chicken who had bumblefoot surgery at vets and she seems fine now- no scabs BUT pad is hard and swollen. She had pretty invasive surgery so I was just hoping this is her new normal, but not sure what to do next…

 

[Eggcessive]

Can you update on what happened here please? I have a chicken who had bumblefoot surgery at vets and she seems fine now- no scabs BUT pad is hard and swollen. She had pretty invasive surgery so I was just hoping this is her new normal, but not sure what to do next…

Do you have a picture? It could be scar tissue. Is the hen limping?