Is this Bumblefoot?

DaviJones

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So I been flying on my own for a while but I have I wanted some advice. While checking my hens over I noticed some scabs on the foot. I decided to give it a few weeks checking frequently, but I wouldn't say that got any worse, still it probably wasn't the best in hindsight. I just didn't want to cut them open if it was nothing. I took pictures of all those with afflicted feet if you all could take a look and offer advice.
I think the loft I made for them as a place to hide has gotten splintery and it's a bit high so I'm gonna blame that.
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Thanks! Advice on how to deal with bumblefoot would be great too, I've already read some but you all probably have the tips n' tricks.
 

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Actually, it doesn't look to bad.

Do you have wire flooring or something that they stand on?
Thanks, I thought so too, I just was worried leaving it might allow it to become a real emergency.
I have wire cage but they haven't been in there since Fairtime. Im just guessing based on what I've read but I think it's a piece of wood I made into a loft, its become splinter though. They still sleep there despite it. Or maybe from jumping over the fence to be mischievous. Do you think I should try to remove the scabs or just get rid of the possible causes and baby the girls a bit and see if they improve?
 
You can use sandpaper to smooth the wood to eliminate splinters and burrs. Be careful not to get splinters in your hand or fingers when sanding.
There are only two pics that might concern me;
Snapchat 27217: I'd keep an eye on the footpad for redness and further swelling. I wouldnt do minor surgery at this time, I doubt there's any infection neither.
Snapchat 10718: I cant see the footpads that well in the pic to tell if there's a problem or not.
Dont remove any scabs, they are protecting the skin. Sometimes they go away on their own. When you see a pronounced dark in color scab along with swelling and redness, possible limping, that's when it's time for minor surgery.
 
You can use sandpaper to smooth the wood to eliminate splinters and burrs. Be careful not to get splinters in your hand or fingers when sanding.
There are only two pics that might concern me;
Snapchat 27217: I'd keep an eye on the footpad for redness and further swelling. I wouldnt do minor surgery at this time, I doubt there's any infection neither.
Snapchat 10718: I cant see the footpads that well in the pic to tell if there's a problem or not.
Dont remove any scabs, they are protecting the skin. Sometimes they go away on their own. When you see a pronounced dark in color scab along with swelling and redness, possible limping, that's when it's time for minor surgery.
Thank you! I'll keep watching her and see if I can get a better picture on the ISA.
 

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