Bumblefoot?!

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I was reading through some of my old poultry magazines and came across a person with a similar problem, a polish with swollen feet so I will pass on the answer that was given.

The person said that it appeared to be inflammation caused by a secondary infection. This is usually a reaction that occurs after a respiratory or similar problem, but which can develop into a bacterial infection, causing swelling, providing the bird is mobile and doesn't appear to be in any discomfort it should be treated with Terramycin, a broad spectrum antibiotic, it is hard to cure completely. Claims it's very common. The magazine is based out of England, so just passing that on.

 

[kuchchicks]

That's the antibiotics that I am giving so that's good. Did it say if it was contagious to other chickens?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

It said it was in your environment and others are probably infected as well, dry litter, good ventilation, doesn't say whether to treat everyone.

 

[kuchchicks]

Yeah I can't read. My email is [email protected]. Can you email me a copy? Ty!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I am technically challenged I'll try pm you

 

[charsbird]

How is the feet now?

 

[Duck Aficionado]

So we were replacing a light bulb in our shed and while walking to the trash I dropped it braking the bulb. I thought I got all the pieces so my duck babies would cut their feet. Is this from them getting cuts from a piece of glass I missed or is it something else?