Is this bumblefoot?

[ChickenLover390]

Today I noticed that my Brahma hen had this big dark scab/callus thing on one of her feet. I’m pretty sure it’s bumblefoot but I don’t want to do surgery if I don’t have to, and there’s not really a scab like I’ve seen in photos of bumblefoot. She’s also currently broody and doesn’t come out of the nesting box. I cleaned it and sprayed vetericyn on it.

 

[The Coop Crew]

It looks like Bumblefoot to me. I would soak it to soften the scab and at least pull the scab off to see if you can get the kernel to come out attached to the scab!

 

[ChickenLover390]

Alright. I’ll try that. Thank you!

 

[The Coop Crew]

Alright. I’ll try that. Thank you!

Let me know how it goes!

 

[ChickyCh00k]

That's bumblefoot if I ever saw it!

If you want to go the non-surgical route, this is a good article:

https://www.tillysnest.com/2015/12/non-surgical-bumblefoot-treatment-html/

Good luck!

 

[Crazy Maizie]

That's bumblefoot if I ever saw it!

If you want to go the non-surgical route, this is a good article:

https://www.tillysnest.com/2015/12/non-surgical-bumblefoot-treatment-html/

Good luck!

That's the protocol I follow! It works and less stress on the chicken.

 

[ChickyCh00k]

That's the protocol I follow! It works and less stress on the chicken.

Yes! The first time I treated bumblefoot, I used a scalpel and it was traumatic for me and my hen! The next time I had a hen with a bumble, I was searching the threads and saw @coach723 recommend the Tilly's Nest article. It's the only way to go as far as I'm concerned!

Bock Bock Boquet has a couple of good YouTube video on non-surgical treatment as well:

 

[Crazy Maizie]

Yes! The first time I treated bumblefoot, I used a scalpel and it was traumatic for me and my hen! The next time I had a hen with a bumble, I was searching the threads and saw @coach723 recommend the Tilly's Nest article. It's the only way to go as far as I'm concerned!

Bock Bock Boquet has a couple of good YouTube video on non-surgical treatment as well:

I watched those as well. Now, I've only had 1 case. But, it healed up nicely. She didn't like the foot soaks though. But, I figured that was less traumatic than cutting into her foot. I'm too squeamish for that myself, so searched for alternatives.