Feathers pulled off one wing, occasionally limping

[FattySmough]

That's a good question. You can start treating, maybe, and just change the bandage more frequently?

I'm thinking about that. She is walking fine today and doesn't seem to be hurting, so I don't think a day's difference will make things worse. maybe I'll just wait until tomorrow and see what the forecast looks like. I won't be home tomorrow until almost evening so I wouldn't be able to frequently change the bandage.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

If they are walking o.k., then I'd wait until you have time to tend to the feet.

 

[FattySmough]

I know it's been over a month since I posted on the thread but...here's an update!

After observing my ISA Brown for a while and doing daily foot inspections, I noticed that her foot wasn't getting any worse and she was only limping while running. Even then it was only sometimes, but she could walk perfectly normally. I decided to wait things out a bit longer to see what would happen and to my surprise, I found the scab starting to come off on its own today.

It's hard to see in the picture, but it's raised at one end and I can see under the scab. Just looks like maybe some dirt underneath.

I'm wondering...should I still soak and remove the scab to apply neosporin and wrap it? Or should I just continue to leave it be to work things out on its own?

@Wyorp Rock , @Aunt Angus , I'll tag you guys since you originally gave me advice when I first posted this thread. Thanks!

 

[Aunt Angus]

I know it's been over a month since I posted on the thread but...here's an update!

After observing my ISA Brown for a while and doing daily foot inspections, I noticed that her foot wasn't getting any worse and she was only limping while running. Even then it was only sometimes, but she could walk perfectly normally. I decided to wait things out a bit longer to see what would happen and to my surprise, I found the scab starting to come off on its own today.
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It's hard to see in the picture, but it's raised at one end and I can see under the scab. Just looks like maybe some dirt underneath.

I'm wondering...should I still soak and remove the scab to apply neosporin and wrap it? Or should I just continue to leave it be to work things out on its own?

@Wyorp Rock , @Aunt Angus , I'll tag you guys since you originally gave me advice when I first posted this thread. Thanks!

Oooh. Good question. I'd be tempted to dig that thing out, but if it's working itself out, the skin under might be healing on it's own. I'd probably leave it and keep an eye on it.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I know it's been over a month since I posted on the thread but...here's an update!

After observing my ISA Brown for a while and doing daily foot inspections, I noticed that her foot wasn't getting any worse and she was only limping while running. Even then it was only sometimes, but she could walk perfectly normally. I decided to wait things out a bit longer to see what would happen and to my surprise, I found the scab starting to come off on its own today.
View attachment 3249210
It's hard to see in the picture, but it's raised at one end and I can see under the scab. Just looks like maybe some dirt underneath.

I'm wondering...should I still soak and remove the scab to apply neosporin and wrap it? Or should I just continue to leave it be to work things out on its own?

@Wyorp Rock , @Aunt Angus , I'll tag you guys since you originally gave me advice when I first posted this thread. Thanks!

I think I'd see if it will work itself on out. Monitor it and see how it goes. If it gets worse, you can always soak and remove the scab, but it may be healing on it's own underneath.

 

[FattySmough]

Oooh. Good question. I'd be tempted to dig that thing out, but if it's working itself out, the skin under might be healing on it's own. I'd probably leave it and keep an eye on it.

I think I'd see if it will work itself on out. Monitor it and see how it goes. If it gets worse, you can always soak and remove the scab, but it may be healing on it's own underneath.

Alright, thanks guys. I'll be keeping an eye on it