One of my Sebbies is limping

[Glenmar]

I don't know if they were being rough with each other, or if he sprained it jumping out of the kiddie pool.
Should I do anything?? I have some liquid prednisone from another bird. I think it is 10mg/ml. Should I give him some of that for
inflammation?? I checked the foot and webbing and could not find anything.

 

[Goose and Fig]

How long ago did it start? If its just the first day, and you don't see any obvious wound, I would wait and see before giving him any drugs. I have seen this happen occasionally, and fortunately its always gone away on its own with a couple days.

You could crate him for a few days to see if rest helps, but sometimes that just makes them more stressed, and it doesn't really let them relax like you'd hope.

 

[Glenmar]

He is still limping. I was giving it a few days to see if there would be a change. It is no worse, just not better. I left them in their stall one day too. Any ideas????

 

[Goose and Fig]

Does it look like a hip injury, or a foot one?
I'd bring him and soak his feet in some warm epsom salt water so you can get a really good look at them. Might be a splinter or puncture that wasn't noticeable before. Poor guy

 

[Glenmar]

I think it is bumble foot. I am going to start him on antibiotics.

Suggestions appreciated.

thanks

 

[Goose and Fig]

We treated a couple ganders for bumblefoot using the suggestions from a thread by "Ruth" .It was really good. I did not have them on oral or IV antibiotics though- just treated the feet. After 2 extensive surgeries on each gander, they finally recovered.

Its not easy, or for those with a weak stomach. And I would highly recommend a helper.

Here is the thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/236649/bumblefoot-surgery-with-pics-and-how-to

BTW- after talking to the avian vet that our co-op recommended, I purchased some kind of special Iodine... If I can find it I will check back in with the info.

 

[Glenmar]

Now I am not sure. But he is much better. He likes having his foot soaked. Recently another goose started with the same thing. Soaking the feet in warm beta-dine water is helping.