Is this a callous or bumblefoot?

[Silkiedaddy1]

Hello everyone. So, it seems that my Silkie rooster has developed what seems like to me to be a callous from jumping down onto the hard surface so much. I know it bothers/hurts him because every so often he will stand on just the other leg. I'm not sure if this is what they call bumblefoot. All that I know is that the affected area is hardening and becoming thicker just like a callous would. How do I treat it? I heard about using epsom salt and bacitracin. Are these options recommendable?

 

[Eggcessive]

That looks like bumblefoot. A conservative treatment is to use Prid drawing salve, or make Betadine paste with sugar in a small jar. Povidone iodine is the same and can be found at Walmart in the bandaid aisle. Paint it on the bumble and fold up a 2x2 gauze on the sore, and wrap it with vet wrap or tape, but do not get too tight. It can cut off circulation which could lead to self amputation of the toes. Leave either dressing on for 2-3 days, remove it, examine it, and put another on. At some point, the bumble may be removed and pus can then be squeezed out of the foot. When all of the pus plug is out, then apply another dressing with triple antibiotic ointment for a few days. There are many ways to treat bumblefoot including Epsom salts warm soaks daily, or the surgery.

 

[Silkiedaddy1]

That looks like bumblefoot. A conservative treatment is to use Prid drawing salve, or make Betadine paste with sugar in a small jar. Povidone iodine is the same and can be found at Walmart in the bandaid aisle. Paint it on the bumble and fold up a 2x2 gauze on the sore, and wrap it with vet wrap or tape, but do not get too tight. It can cut off circulation which could lead to self amputation of the toes. Leave either dressing on for 2-3 days, remove it, examine it, and put another on. At some point, the bumble may be removed and pus can then be squeezed out of the foot. When all of the pus plug is out, then apply another dressing with triple antibiotic ointment for a few days. There are many ways to treat bumblefoot including Epsom salts warm soaks daily, or the surgery.

Thanks & will do. Question... will or could it return once healed if he continues to jump?

 

[Eggcessive]

Look around to see if your roosts or coop has rough spots, splinters, mud, or wet bedding. A small cut can turn into bumblefoot. Prevention helps. A soft dry bedding and smooth roosts are good. It can come back if you don’t squeeze out all of the pus.

 

[Silkiedaddy1]

Look around to see if your roosts or coop has rough spots, splinters, mud, or wet bedding. A small cut can turn into bumblefoot. Prevention helps. A soft dry bedding and smooth roosts are good. It can come back if you don’t squeeze out all of the pus.

How likely is it that it will go away on it's own? It is really difficult to get him to stay still, plus I'm afraid of hurting him or causing him more discomfort in the process. Is it OK to soak his foot in lavender scented Epsom salt? That's what I have handy at the moment. Perhaps apply some triple antibacterial ointment and wrap it up afterwards?

 

[Patiocoturnix]

How likely is it that it will go away on it's own? It is really difficult to get him to stay still, plus I'm afraid of hurting him or causing him more discomfort in the process. Is it OK to soak his foot in lavender scented Epsom salt? That's what I have handy at the moment. Perhaps apply some triple antibacterial ointment and wrap it up afterwards?

I would say the lavender is ok I’ve seen multiple people use it but don’t take my word for it as I have never used it. The ointment might work just make sure it has NO painkillers in it.

 

[Silkiedaddy1]

I would say the lavender is ok I’ve seen multiple people use it but don’t take my word for it as I have never used it. The ointment might work just make sure it has NO painkillers in it.

Thank u.