Is this Bumblefoot?

[dawg53]

I'm sorry this happened to you. I've had things like that happen as well...always something.

 

[AngelKennedy]

You guys are too sweet ! I’m loving the byc community <3

 

[casportpony]

So I had my usual run of bad luck I get everything ready to go only to find out our car won’t start it may be the starter or something like that tried to bribe the neighbors but they dislike animals strongly? So that was a no go I’ve got a guy coming out to help us with the car later this evening totally upset about this and missing the appointment the vet office was very rude when I canceled the appointment!

Sounds like my kind of luck. Hope you get your car fixed.

 

[AngelKennedy]

Always helps to have a mechanic friend ! I buy parts he fixes and I feed him dinner and he’s happy ! Lol
As for an update on bun bun she’s doing well not getting worse she is hilarious we used a pillowcase we cut holes in for the sling well this morning for sling time she decided that she wanted more food so she pokes her head through the holes of the sling !! She loves the hammock effect of the sling btw

 

[Eggcessive]

Sorry about your bad luck.

 

[AngelKennedy]

Ok update so this is bun buns leg this morning the has an “opening” on the sideand then visible spots? on the top I noticed while cleaning them getting her ready for sling time so for the opening after I cleaned it up I had the urge to press on it (popaholic here and just plain curious you know) and so I did ever so slightly and was able to express some of the thickest pus? I have never dealt with chicken pus before just dog and cat and horse it this stuff was crazy! Thick putty? Powdery? Cheesy? I dunno what to say to describe it I did not continue as I didnt want to hurt her even though she slept the whole squeeze time first two pics are the left foot last is the right.

 

[AngelKennedy]

Her enjoying the daily foot massage

 

[coach723]

I have never dealt with chicken pus before just dog and cat and horse it this stuff was crazy! Thick putty? Powdery? Cheesy?

That is 'normal' consistency of pus in a chicken. Their bodies try to encapsulate the infection, and it usually has to be manually removed/cleaned out. I think removing what you can will probably relieve some pressure and it probably feels better in the short term. I'm not sure what the underlying reason is for what's happening to the feet, but the pus likely needs to be cleaned out, and some kind of antibiotic treatment, either oral or injectable. Are you going to reschedule your vet appointment? From your first pictures to now it does look to be worsening. Every bumblefoot I've ever dealt with was not so widespread in the foot/feet, which is why a vet would be a good idea to make sure you are treating the correct thing with the best option for a medication.

 

[AngelKennedy]

That is 'normal' consistency of pus in a chicken. Their bodies try to encapsulate the infection, and it usually has to be manually removed/cleaned out. I think removing what you can will probably relieve some pressure and it probably feels better in the short term. I'm not sure what the underlying reason is for what's happening to the feet, but the pus likely needs to be cleaned out, and some kind of antibiotic treatment, either oral or injectable. Are you going to reschedule your vet appointment? From your first pictures to now it does look to be worsening. Every bumblefoot I've ever dealt with was not so widespread in the foot/feet, which is why a vet would be a good idea to make sure you are treating the correct thing with the best option for a medication.

Already have ! Car is scheduled to be fixed Friday the chicken vet is not around on the weekends so Monday as a walk in due to me canceling the first appointment made me unreliable smh ...

 

[coach723]

Well, I hope they can help........ I understand the frustration. I just fired my vet and am looking for a new one. Probably will have to drive a long way.......... The good ones are gems to be treasured, I wish there were more of those! I hope you can get your bird well, will be watching to see what they say. Good luck!