Frostbite—-> wet gangrene

[Chickentender123]

I think my roosters got frostbite on his foot and is now wet gangrene… It started as swollen and limping to now one toe looks dead with skin flaking off, bruising, and smells bad! I’ve soaked, wrapped, cleaned, vetmycin, and am giving antibiotics. Any advice???

 

[Debbie292d]

It sounds like you have treated him well.

Here is an article, written by a member, that would be very helpful to you. She covers the smelly part.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...to-know-about-injury-care-and-recovery.78168/

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I think my roosters got frostbite on his foot and is now wet gangrene… It started as swollen and limping to now one toe looks dead with skin flaking off, bruising, and smells bad! I’ve soaked, wrapped, cleaned, vetmycin, and am giving antibiotics. Any advice???

Welcome To BYC

Can you take some photos?

Where are you located in the world?

A bad smell is concerning, what antibiotic are you giving, the name of the product and dosing?

Wrapping may be making it worse, hard to know, try leaving those off and keep the rooster on clean dry bedding.

 

[Eggcessive]

We could use some pictures. I would also recommend not wrapping a frostbitten toe or limb. Soaking in warm Epsom salts or spraying with Betadine wound spray inside where it is warm can help treat until the toe or limb comes off.

 

[Chickentender123]

Welcome To BYC

Can you take some photos?

Where are you located in the world?

A bad smell is concerning, what antibiotic are you giving, the name of the product and dosing?

Wrapping may be making it worse, hard to know, try leaving those off and keep the rooster on clean dry bedding.

I’ve been giving cephalexin. I have not taken it to the vet and I’m really not thinking I will, I love them but I would have to drive a ways to an exotic vet. He is eating and drinking and sassy

 

[Eggcessive]

It looks like he may lose part or most of his foot. I usually recommend spraying with Betadine 10% povidone iodine daily. It can take aeound 6 weeks for the full results to happen, if auto amputation occurs.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I agree, it does look like he will lose part of the foot. If you haven't done so, I suggest you read the article posted previously. It's very good and walks you through the process. I wouldn't wrap the foot and see if that makes a difference.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...to-know-about-injury-care-and-recovery.78168/