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just back with the supplies to do galahads foot, i am not looking forward to this!
no one near muskogee can come do it for me???
will have to get ahold of him in the morning....
gotta get stuff put away!
Sorry, I've never even seen bumble foot, I have read several threads about it though, and there are nonsurgical treatments for it as I remember. Be careful the bacteria that creates it can infect you too.
well- i found this- am giving it a try on the cochins,
Here's a treatment, good for all birds, but mostly chicks and quail due to how much easier they are to hold during the process. I tried it, and it worked miraculously. My Quail's Bumblefoot was reduced in severity overnight. What you'll need: -Duramycin-10 Tetracycline Hydrochloride soluble powder. Available at most local feed stores. -Water -A large towel -This requires at least two people. Step 1. Gather your supplies, mix up the solution, and prepare your workspace. The solution does not have any specific measurements, just mix the soluble powder with the water in a cup, until you have a lump-free paste. Lay down the towel, to prevent spills from reaching the floor during the treatment. Step 2. Get the affected bird, be sure to clean her feet if necessary, and bring her to the workspace. For birds that do not tolerate handling well, it's better to do this at night, when the bird is calmest. Make sure you have a tight grip on the bird, with feet exposed for the other person's convenience. Step 3. Smother the affected foot/feet in a generous amount of paste, and set a timer to hold the bird for an extra ten to fifteen minutes to allow the paste to work it's magic. This may sound difficult, but hey, you get to cuddle with your sweet little feathered baby. After the time is up, wash the bird's feet and set her back down in her pen. Repeat the process again, every night, until the bumblefoot appears to be gone.
Last edited by BirdNut (01/27/2011 6:40 pm)
just back with the supplies to do galahads foot, i am not looking forward to this!
will have to get ahold of him in the morning....
gotta get stuff put away!
Sorry, I've never even seen bumble foot, I have read several threads about it though, and there are nonsurgical treatments for it as I remember. Be careful the bacteria that creates it can infect you too.
well- i found this- am giving it a try on the cochins,
Here's a treatment, good for all birds, but mostly chicks and quail due to how much easier they are to hold during the process. I tried it, and it worked miraculously. My Quail's Bumblefoot was reduced in severity overnight. What you'll need: -Duramycin-10 Tetracycline Hydrochloride soluble powder. Available at most local feed stores. -Water -A large towel -This requires at least two people. Step 1. Gather your supplies, mix up the solution, and prepare your workspace. The solution does not have any specific measurements, just mix the soluble powder with the water in a cup, until you have a lump-free paste. Lay down the towel, to prevent spills from reaching the floor during the treatment. Step 2. Get the affected bird, be sure to clean her feet if necessary, and bring her to the workspace. For birds that do not tolerate handling well, it's better to do this at night, when the bird is calmest. Make sure you have a tight grip on the bird, with feet exposed for the other person's convenience. Step 3. Smother the affected foot/feet in a generous amount of paste, and set a timer to hold the bird for an extra ten to fifteen minutes to allow the paste to work it's magic. This may sound difficult, but hey, you get to cuddle with your sweet little feathered baby. After the time is up, wash the bird's feet and set her back down in her pen. Repeat the process again, every night, until the bumblefoot appears to be gone.
Last edited by BirdNut (01/27/2011 6:40 pm)
