Foot issue on chicken. Very swollen and dark. Can you help me?

[nickelu]

He’s a rooster for sure. He’s super handsome, and I hope he heals up. I wish I could help, but I have no idea what’s going on. It looks bruised.

These members below have helped with countless chicken problems, and they are some of the best, so I hope they can help.

@azygous @Eggcessive @Wyorp Rock

Yeah. It is clear now. I was convinced for awhile that he was a she.

thank you for tagging people!

 

[nickelu]

That foot appears to be sporting an old injury. It's a good candidate for about a week of daily Epsom salt soaks. Keep the foot well greased with coconut or castor oil in between. Both of these oils have antibacterial properties and oil will protect and nourish the tissues so they can heal.

Thank you!

 

[nickelu]

How long has he been eating layer feed?

I agree, I would soak the foot daily and apply oil/ointment.
I wouldn't wrap the foot.

Thank you!

He has been eating layer feed his whole life after chick feed. Sprout is a hen. Should I buy non-layer for Sprout and Buddy?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Thank you!

He has been eating layer feed his whole life after chick feed. Sprout is a hen. Should I buy non-layer for Sprout and Buddy?

Layer feed is o.k. if that's what you have.