Bumblefoot?

[John The Mailman]

My hen was walking on her knee and I noticed a small black scab, soaked her foot in an Epsom salt bath and removed scab this is her foot afterwards does it look good? Or do I need to do more

 

[MarlaMac]

Did a pus kernal come out with the scab that was removed? Have you tried to manipulate the open wound to see if any pus comes out? Bumble kernals are usually semi-solid or cream-cheese like kernals (sometimes it is stringy). Unless that is removed, the infection is still there and will continue to inflame.

How is she walking now?

You can apply either a drawling salve (Tractor Supply has Prid) or an antibiotic ointment and gently wrap the foot in self-adheasive bandages (I use the 1 inch wide ones). Be careful not to get the bandage too tight as it can cut off circulation and kill the foot. Soak, apply, wrap daily until the kernal rises to the surface and can be removed.

Had a user on here swear by Espom Salt poltice for quick resolve of bumble foot, but I haven't tried it yet. Tractor supply may have it.

 

[DuckDuckSook]

Did a pus kernal come out with the scab that was removed? Have you tried to manipulate the open wound to see if any pus comes out? Bumble kernals are usually semi-solid or cream-cheese like kernals (sometimes it is stringy). Unless that is removed, the infection is still there and will continue to inflame.

How is she walking now?

You can apply either a drawling salve (Tractor Supply has Prid) or an antibiotic ointment and gently wrap the foot in self-adheasive bandages (I use the 1 inch wide ones). Be careful not to get the bandage too tight as it can cut off circulation and kill the foot. Soak, apply, wrap daily until the kernal rises to the surface and can be removed.

Had a user on here swear by Espom Salt poltice for quick resolve of bumble foot, but I haven't tried it yet. Tractor supply may have it.

Yup. That was me with the Epsom Salt poultice recommendation. It worked quickly and efficiently for me when my duck had bumblefoot. I put it on, wrapped it, and within hours/day it helped me get the bumble out. I then put on antibiotic ointment and wrapped and continued that until it healed. So much easier than the 3x a day soaks. I highly recommend it. https://www.chewy.com/durvet-epsom-salt-horse-muscle-joint/dp/751542?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Durvet

 

[John The Mailman]

Still not walking on the foot, we got very little puss out and cleaned her foot and put antibiotic ointment and bandage

 

[MarlaMac]

I would keep that process up for a couple of days, if no movement on the kernal, then I would switch to a drawing salve of the epsom salt poultice. Good luck with your girl.

Make sure you keep a piece of gauze on the actualy sore so the ointment doesn't dry up inbetween dressings. Sorry, I forgot to mention that.

I have also seen where some people recommend a small styrofoam ring around the bumble before you wrap. The idea is that this will force the bumble to the surface due to the pressure on the outside of the bumble from the ring.