Bumblefoot

[Kaceyram11]

I have a 3 year old polish hen while treating my flock for lice found she has bumblefoot. I have been soaking, wrapping all the things to no avail. It also stresses her to the point I feel its contributing her not healing. The swelling in mostly on the top between her toes. She can walk and is eating and drinking but lays down and sleeps a lot. I know this is controversial BUT I have the Fish Mox meds and am wondering if i can give this to her? To get a vet to even see poultry where I live let along prescribe medications will not happen. I know you could get antibiotics at one point at Tractor Supply but this was stopped at some point. Medication has helped others I know but i cannot get the medication no matter what I do. Any suggestions are welcome.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Do you have photos of her foot - top and bottom?

Giving an oral antibiotic might help with bumblefoot, but generally the infection (kernel) would need to be removed regardless.

 

[Kaceyram11]

Do you have photos of her foot - top and bottom?

Giving an oral antibiotic might help with bumblefoot, but generally the infection (kernel) would need to be removed regardless.

 

[Kaceyram11]

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Her toes have always curled like that btw

 

[Wyorp Rock]

You may want to slowly work on trimming her nails shorter, that may help a little.

As for the bumblefoot, I'd still try soaking and wrapping, see if you can get the plug to loosen. You'll have to press it out really well.

The top bumble, you can try treating with a drawing salve. Similar thread.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/another-bumble-foot-question.1585166/#post-26996827