Is this Bumblefoot healing on its own?

[ckeene1990]

I have a chicken with double Bumblefoot, we have been treating it and the scab seems to be being replaced with a new scab. Is this healing on its own, pictures are attached

 

[Themellowyellows]

It might. It is small enough that the body could probably handle it but just in case, I would treat it.

 

[ckeene1990]

It might. It is small enough that the body could probably handle it but just in case, I would treat it.

I’ll keep doing what I’m doing, but should I work the scab off and look for a kernel?

 

[Themellowyellows]

I’ll keep doing what I’m doing, but should I work the scab off and look for a kernel?

Here is what I do and it worked well for me besides 2 stubborn bumbles.

-First soak the chicken in epsom water to cover their feet (not necessary to go higher.) For 15-20 minutes
-Clean the bumble with Vetericyn tab dry with gauze.
-Apply a good chunk of prid drawing salve
-Fold a gauze pad and wrap it on the bumble foot.

Repeat consistently for 7 days, then see if you can remove the kernal. When its almost about to fall off you know its ready.


So no, don't try to remove the scab yet.

 

[ckeene1990]

Here is what I do and it worked well for me besides 2 stubborn bumbles.

-First soak the chicken in epsom water to cover their feet (not necessary to go higher.) For 15-20 minutes
-Clean the bumble with Vetericyn tab dry with gauze.
-Apply a good chunk of prid drawing salve
-Fold a gauze pad and wrap it on the bumble foot.

Repeat consistently for 7 days, then see if you can remove the kernal. When its almost about to fall off you know its ready.


So no, don't try to remove the scab yet.

I have been doing just that, we are on day 6

 

[Themellowyellows]

I have been doing just that, we are on day 6

Is it starting to peal?

 

[ckeene1990]

Is it starting to peal?

No

 

[Themellowyellows]

No

Then give it a while, dont rush the process or you wont get all the puss and kernel out.