bumblefoot???

[waysidedesign]

Help....I have never had this happen but one of my year old hens has a few bumps between her toes and a dark spot on the pad. She is limping. Is this bumblefoot or something else? If so, anyone know any good home remedies? There is no chicken vet in my area. I feel so bad for her. My coop is spotless and there is nothing that she could have hurt herself on that I can tell. I would send a pic but I lost my camera. Thanks to whomever has ideas/suggestions.

 

[cat1994]

Sorry I can't help more, but I myself have never had any experience with bumble foot. I think I remember reading somewhere that you should soak her foot in some warm water to soften the spots up so you can see if they are abbesses or find a entry wound or something like that and perhaps you can drain them. Let’s hope someone with real experience with bumble foot will help.

 

[waysidedesign]

Thank you!

 

[thegoldengirls]

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What you're describing sounds like bumblefoot.
Search for it in the forums. There are a several with step by step suggestions on how to treat and clean it out.
I'll try to find one of the threads.

 

[thegoldengirls]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=236649

I found this one to be helpful. She has included pictures which should help you determine if this is what you're dealing with.

Best of luck to you!

 

[waysidedesign]

Thank you SO much! My girl looks exactly like that pic, so tomorrow night I will do the steps. I bought everything today. I will keep you posted.

 

[janinepeters]

Check out this thread in which an alternative to surgery is mentioned. It is working well for me so far:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=543571