Granny's gone and done it again

[BigBlueHen53]

It's crazy all over. Have you seen what's going on over here in Kentucky? Be careful if you have flooding, stay home!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I say "over here" but I'm not in KY, but they are one of our neighbors. It's so sad.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Have you dealt with bumblefoot before? I need some advice.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Anybody? So I'd been treating a hen with bumblefoot and tonight the black scab was peeling a bit. Wearing gloves, I picked at it and it seemed to want to come loose. So I got hold of it and peeled it, and it did come off, but then it bled pretty copiously. My DH was holding the hen and couldn't do anything to help, and all I could really do was hold a gauze pad against it to try to staunch to flow. Eventually he was able to hold the pad with his thumb while I medicated and bandaged the foot. I just wasn't expecting it to bleed like that. The other foot didn't have a scab, just a pus plug, which I tried to squeeze out without much success. When it started to bleed I stopped and medicated and bandaged it as well.

 

[troyer]

I don't have experience with bumble foot, but it sounds like you're doing the right thing.
Some barnyard mixes.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

ok my belly is full. I took one of Roberts frozen dinners. Shhh..
I am ready for bed now. Gnight all

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Good night, Granny.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I don't have experience with bumble foot, but it sounds like you're doing the right thing.
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Thanks, Troyer. Just wasn't expecting all that blood. Pretty birds!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

THis was my flock this afternoon, enjoying their evening snacks.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

g'night!