Bump on feet

[Peepers34]

I've noticed this bump on my rooster's foot and was wondering what it could be. He seems to be walking normally and behaving fine. Any idea what this could be or how I could treat it?

 

[CluckerFamily]

What does the bottom of his foot look like?

 

[Peepers34]

What does the bottom of his foot look like?

It isnt clear in the photo but the dark patches on his toes are just dirt.

 

[coach723]

How old is he and what do you feed? It could be articular gout. Too much protein or too much calcium in the diet (layer feed has extra calcium that non-laying birds don't need) can be causes, among others.
http://www.poultrydvm.com/condition/gout

 

[Peepers34]

He is around 2 years old and is fed layer pellets along with the hens. That might be it and I'll make sure to check it out.

 

[DaisyG2317]

How old is he and what do you feed? It could be articular gout. Too much protein or too much calcium in the diet (layer feed has extra calcium that non-laying birds don't need) can be causes, among others.
http://www.poultrydvm.com/condition/gout

X2, too much calcium=gout.

OP, tart cherry juice or powder can help with gout to remove excess uric acid. My husband has severe, debilitating gout and I sympathize with anyone that has it, poultry or otherwise!

 

[Peepers34]

X2, too much calcium=gout.

OP, tart cherry juice or powder can help with gout to remove excess uric acid. My husband has severe, debilitating gout and I sympathize with anyone that has it, poultry or otherwise!

Thanks for the advice!

 

[coach723]

In addition, it's a good idea to use a feed like an all flock or flock raiser type when you have a flock of mixed ages and sexes. That way those that don't need the extra calcium won't get too much. Just make sure to provide oyster shell in a separate feeder at all times for those that do need it, they will take what they need. The amount needed can vary greatly from bird to bird and from season to season. Birds in molt that aren't laying, those that are not laying due to the shorter days or because of age, and roosters don't need the extra calcium in layer feed.

 

[Peepers34]

In addition, it's a good idea to use a feed like an all flock or flock raiser type when you have a flock of mixed ages and sexes. That way those that don't need the extra calcium won't get too much. Just make sure to provide oyster shell in a separate feeder at all times for those that do need it, they will take what they need. The amount needed can vary greatly from bird to bird and from season to season. Birds in molt that aren't laying, those that are not laying due to the shorter days or because of age, and roosters don't need the extra calcium in layer feed.

I'll be sure to check if our local feeder store has that type of feed

 

[Eggcessive]

Do you have a picture of both feet side by side? Gout is a possibility, but usually you would see lumpy toes and it would affect both feet. Could he have sprained his leg? Mycoplasma synovitis can also cause swollen ankles, but again is usually seen in both ankles and knee joints.