Bumblefoot?

[silverlinings]

Apologies, as I know there's many threads on this already. I have 9 ducklings, 7 of which were hatched on 8/22 and 2 of which were hatched on 8/15. One of the 8/15 ducks, George, has these raised areas on the metatarsal pads on both feet, and I'm unsure if they're a callus or bumblefoot. I've looked at about 100 threads on the topic, but I'm new to ducks.

Can anyone tell me what their thoughts are? If it is bumblefoot, I have some threads bookmarked for treatment. Just want to be sure. Photos below.

 

[Miss Lydia]

What are they walking on? Doesn’t look like bumble yet. Might want to try some warm Epsom salt soaks just the feet not the whole V body since you don’t want him drinking the solution. See if the soaks help.

 

[Canadian Wind]

Have you tried washing his feet? In case it's caked on poop?

I wouldn't think it's bumblefoot since you still have them in a brooder.

 

[silverlinings]

What are they walking on? Doesn’t look like bumble yet. Might want to try some warm Epsom salt soaks just the feet not the whole V body since you don’t want him drinking the solution. See if the soaks help.

They were on puppy pads for the first week, and now pine shavings that I turn over and layer dry on top. Thank you, I'll give that a try this evening.

Have you tried washing his feet? In case it's caked on poop?

I wouldn't think it's bumblefoot since you still have them in a brooder.

We hope that Georgette is a girl haha, but we call her George. I washed them 2 days ago because they were pretty disgusting and I noticed poop stuck in the little crevices. I'll wash again this evening and see if anything changes.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Another thing is ammonia burns if covering the poop they may still be getting their feet onto poop I know it’s unavoidable but best thing is to take out real soiled places and add fresh bedding

 

[silverlinings]

Another thing is ammonia burns if covering the poop they may still be getting their feet onto poop I know it’s unavoidable but best thing is to take out real soiled places and add fresh bedding

I definitely do that! I check multiple times a day and use tongs to remove poop as much as possible.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I love your avatar so precious