Bumblefoot??

[Chicken poppy]

My chicken, rizo, has been walking a bit weird (not limping) and upon inspection to her feet. i discover what i think is a mild case of bumblefoot?
heres a picture of her normal foot:

then, a picture of her weird looking foot

i read online to do a epson salt and warm water soak, will this work? And if so, how long?
thanks!

 

[Weeg]

Looks very minor, nice job catching it early!
I would do an epsom salt soak daily, then wrap it with a drawing salve, or Calendula tincture, and change bandages daily. Soak for about 15 minuets.
Also, looks like both feet might have bumbles?
Check your other birds too. If more than one has it, then you might need to look at your setup to make sure nothing in there is causing a problem. Perches high off the ground can be a common cause.

 

[Chicken poppy]

Looks very minor, nice job catching it early!
I would do an epsom salt soak daily, then wrap it with a drawing salve, or Calendula tincture, and change bandages daily. Soak for about 15 minuets.
Also, looks like both feet might have bumbles?
Check your other birds too. If more than one has it, then you might need to look at your setup to make sure nothing in there is causing a problem. Perches high off the ground can be a common cause.

Thank you! I will go check the others

what measurements for the epson soak?
i think the thing in the middle is dirt, hopefully not a plug.

 

[Weeg]

Thank you! I will go check the others

what measurements for the epson soak?
i think the thing in the middle is dirt, hopefully not a plug.

Measurements, like the size of the tub? I would soak for 15 minuets, and I like to use a cat litter box for soaking my birds.

 

[Chicken poppy]

Measurements, like the size of the tub? I would soak for 15 minuets, and I like to use a cat litter box for soaking my birds.

I mean how much epson and water? or does it not really matter

 

[Weeg]

I mean how much epson and water? or does it not really matter

Got it. I'm not entirely sure. I think the bag might say it somewhere.
I usually do about 1c of salt in a cat litter bin.

 

[Chicken poppy]

Got it. I'm not entirely sure. I think the bag might say it somewhere.
I usually do about 1c of salt in a cat litter bin.

Okay thanks so much!

 

[Chicken poppy]

Im going to go clean the rabbits and stuff for about 10 minutes, i will do it when i get back


should i seperate her or anything? shes digging in some dirt, i dont know if thats great for her to do or what.
sorry for all the questions!

 

[Weeg]

Im going to go clean the rabbits and stuff for about 10 minutes, i will do it when i get back


should i seperate her or anything? shes digging in some dirt, i dont know if thats great for her to do or what.
sorry for all the questions!

You want to keep the bumble clean as possible, but since its not an open wound, its probably okay. If you had to do surgery, then I would say otherwise. Just make sure it can't get wet, and wrap it really good. If you use vet wrap, just make sure that you don't wrap it to tight, thats easy to with with vet wrap.

 

[Chicken poppy]

You want to keep the bumble clean as possible, but since its not an open wound, its probably okay. If you had to do surgery, then I would say otherwise. Just make sure it can't get wet, and wrap it really good. If you use vet wrap, just make sure that you don't wrap it to tight, thats easy to with with vet wrap.

Okay, i didnt see any cut, and im back, im going to treat it right now.

last questions, im sorry!

I should wrap the foot after the soak? I dont think i have vet wrap.

and i have this.

Would that be okay? It has bergamot and orange essential oil though. just a cup of this to a gallon warm water?