Is this Bumblefoot?

[ottbjumper06]

I just got this rooster to weeks ago today and I was just able to catch him today... And look what I found! Does this look like Bumblefoot? This poor guy has it on both feet and a toe but he isn't limping.

 

[gallusdomesticus]

It looks like bumblefoot to me. Bumblefoot is a staph infection normally caused by a puncture wound. You need to get the bird on some antibiotics or it will progress up the leg.

 

[ottbjumper06]

What kind if antibiotics? We were going to surgically remove them if soaking didn't help.

 

[MelissaTXRn]

Do a search on here for bumble foot treatment. Usually, it has to be soaked and cut out, then antibiotics.

 

[ottbjumper06]

Ok got that covered, but what antibiotic should I try? what is the dosage?

 

[MelissaTXRn]

After you cut out the infection, slather on the neosporin (without pain reliever) then wrap it. Usually the neosporin will be enough, as long as all of the "gunk" is cut out. I hope this helps

 

[centrarchid]

Also keep feet dry until healing process complete. Bumblefoot I have seen is similar to trench foot where prolonged wet conditions aggravate wounds.

 

[ottbjumper06]

After you cut out the infection, slather on the neosporin (without pain reliever) then wrap it. Usually the neosporin will be enough, as long as all of the "gunk" is cut out. I hope this helps

Thank you! I kept hearing antibiotics but no one ever named one!

 

[centrarchid]

Thank you! I kept hearing antibiotics but no one ever named one!

You will keep asking until cause of problem is addressed. Failure to fix will result in long-term treatment or culling.

 

[ottbjumper06]

You will keep asking until cause of problem is addressed.  Failure to fix will result in long-term treatment or culling.

I'm not following? I was only looking for a suggestion on what antibiotic to use.