shortishdial
In the Brooder
- Sep 1, 2025
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Hello,
I noticed my hen was walking on a limp on Friday, and after soaking her feet in warm water with epsom salt I noticed scabs on both of her feet, which I think is bumblefoot. I went ahead and used chlorohexidine solution, applied prid salve, gauze, and wrapped it. Today will be the third day that I follow those steps. Can I get advice if it is actual bumblefoot, if I need to move on to using tweezers to remove the scabs, or if the plug will come out on its own or with gentle pressure? I am also concerned about the limp I read that limping usually happens when it is severe and has spread to the bone, but based on how it looks could it be the placement that is causing the limp? Below are pictures of what it looked like on Friday. I can try to get updated pictures of what it looks like today once I am out of work. Thank you in advance.
Left foot:
Right Foot:
I noticed my hen was walking on a limp on Friday, and after soaking her feet in warm water with epsom salt I noticed scabs on both of her feet, which I think is bumblefoot. I went ahead and used chlorohexidine solution, applied prid salve, gauze, and wrapped it. Today will be the third day that I follow those steps. Can I get advice if it is actual bumblefoot, if I need to move on to using tweezers to remove the scabs, or if the plug will come out on its own or with gentle pressure? I am also concerned about the limp I read that limping usually happens when it is severe and has spread to the bone, but based on how it looks could it be the placement that is causing the limp? Below are pictures of what it looked like on Friday. I can try to get updated pictures of what it looks like today once I am out of work. Thank you in advance.
Left foot:
Right Foot:
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