Frost bite Duck

[NannasHeavenlyHomestead]

Hi, I have a Moscow male. He's 7 months old. He got frostbite on his feet and I brought him in. I kept him in the house for a week late. I thought everything was great. However, his foot has turned black and one of his toes is like disintegrating. I have him back in the house. I have soaked him in 35° water. I have put antibiotic cream on it. However, it's really bad. Could somebody help me? What do I do?

 

[nuthatched]

Call a vet, but he should heal ok. Are you sure it's not ammonia burns?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hi, I have a Moscow male. He's 7 months old. He got frostbite on his feet and I brought him in. I kept him in the house for a week late. I thought everything was great. However, his foot has turned black and one of his toes is like disintegrating. I have him back in the house. I have soaked him in 35° water. I have put antibiotic cream on it. However, it's really bad. Could somebody help me? What do I do?

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Can you post photos of the foot?

It is often normal to lose toes and perhaps a foot due to frostibite depending on the severity.
Don't give up hope!

This article by @Allsfairinloveandbugs will give you a breakdown in caring for/treating Frostibite. https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...to-know-about-injury-care-and-recovery.78168/

The article is based off her Original thread/journey which can be found here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/matilda-is-going-to-lose-her-feet.1454933/

 

[NannasHeavenlyHomestead]

Call a vet, but he should heal ok. Are you sure it's not ammonia burns?

 

[NannasHeavenlyHomestead]

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Yes it is dead hard feels like would Crack

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Looks like there will be loss of the tip of one toe and some webbing.
Can't tell about the other outer toe.

 

[NannasHeavenlyHomestead]

Looks like there will be loss of the tip of one toe and some webbing.
Can't tell about the other outer toe.

What should I do for him? I haven't been in the house. He's in a box. There's a heat lamp. I'm keeping him warm and cozy. I've been putting a triple antibiotic on all the dead skin. I don't know what else to do.

 

[NannasHeavenlyHomestead]

What should I do for him? I haven't been in the house. He's in a box. There's a heat lamp. I'm keeping him warm and cozy. I've been putting a triple antibiotic on all the dead skin. I don't know what else to do.

I have him in the house

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I'd follow the care instructions detailed in the article. It will take a while for the tissue to die and auto amputate.