Cut on foot

[CKfarm22]

I noticed my pullet was limping, when i picked her up i noticed she has a little cut on her foot. I soaked her foot in some warm water to help clean her foot but now i’m not sure what to do. Please help

 

[LaFleche]

She might have stepped onto a thorn or similar, so inspect more closely and try to pull it out if that is the case.
Disinfect thoroughly afterwards to prevent infection.

 

[aart]

hydrogen peroxide

Only use this for the first cleansing, it can destroy healthy tissue.

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

Could i possibly use like cut spray for humans? Like bactine? should i bandage it after i clean it thoroughly?

Yes bandage it. Idk about the rest

 

[aart]

Yes bandage it.

No, better to let it have some air.

 

[aart]

I’m not going to let it get infected being outside

Be careful, bandaging can cause more problems than it prevents.

 

[CKfarm22]

Be careful, bandaging can cause more problems than it prevents.

I’m gunna change the dressing everyday and put the vetercyn stuff on it until the cut gets better. I feel more comfortable having it bandaged then not

 

[CKfarm22]

You could soak it in something. Epson salts?

I did just warm water to get the dirt off her feet and went over them with a towel then put hydrogen peroxide

 

[Bigtom Turkey]

Whenever I step on nails (more often then you might think) I soak it for 15 min twice a day. Till it scabs over.

 

[CKfarm22]

Whenever I step on nails (more often then you might think) I soak it for 15 min twice a day. Till it scabs over.

Water and epsom salt?