Frostbite? pics UPDATE

[Buster]

Frostbitten feet is something I hadn't thought of. Excuse me for not knowing, but who is Dr. Peter Brown?

 

[HenHaven]

http://www.featherfanciers.com/index.html

If you click on the forums button, you can ask the "Doc" about any poultry related issue you have. They have an online store, First State Vet Supply that has a good selection of medications. HTH

Lynn

 

[Buster]

Thanks so much- I got it posted over there. I'll let you know what he says.

 

[speckledhen]

Jared, do let us know what he says. The only problem is that he travels alot and it may take awhile to get back to you if he's gone. He helped me alot with bumblefoot on one particular hard case and he's a great guy. Has a PhD in Poultry Science and is very knowledgable.

 

[Buster]

I will separate him and start the epsom salt and bactine treatments in the mean time, just to get him cleaned up. I only got him a little over a week ago. I have a bantam rooster that I'm getting ready to introduce to the new birds. He's been in a cage in the coop for a week. I think tonight I'll let him out and put my SF roo in a dog crate in the coop after I work on him. This might be the best way to juggle both of them so nobody gets slighted.

 

[speckledhen]

If its frostbite in any way, could be a combination of things, don't scrub the feet. The painkiller in the Bactine will help and will kill germs, too. Could have an injury, plus leg mite, plus frostbite, I just dont know without seeing it in person. Wish I could physically help you with him.

 

[Buster]

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Thanks for the help. I hope I can get him patched up good. The nice part about separating him is that his feathers that the hens pecked out will grow back in his beard and saddle area. I had to laugh because as soon I said we needed Bactine, my DW immediately said she already had some. I asked why and she said, "Because I have piercings." lol. Anyway, I appreciate the help and will post more pics as we progress.

 

[Buster]

OK- I posted this on the other website like I was told and the chicken doctor (I don't know if he's the same as Dr. Peter Brown or not), said it looks like frostbite. I have epsom salt and udder cream, but I don't know what cephalexin is. Would Bactine be ok to use until I track some down?

Here is the link with the advice:
http://www.featherfanciers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=971

 

[Pinenot]

I thought it looked like frostbite, but I am glad the you got a response from Dr. Brown. I used Neosporin on my hens feet, wrapped them with vet wrap to keep them moist and protected. I would change the wrap 2xs a day and I took tweezers and pulled gently the dead skin off. That is what I did and my hen looks great.

As far as the comb, the more you rub the comb, the more the blood circulates, preventing more frostbit. I rub my roos comb with vasaline daily. No frostbit this year

 

[johnnyjack]

glad you found out for sure.i think cephalexin is an antibiotic.was it powder for the water or a cream?im sure some one will know. for sure.good luck.