Other reasons for swelling besides bumble...what should I do with this?

[CoriM]

I checked my duck

for bumblefoot less than a week ago and it was clear. Just today she started holding up her foot and I saw this big swelling of her middle toe. There is no scab or visible injury. I can't get a vet appointment for 6 weeks. Anyone have advice of how to proceed?

 

[Eggcessive]

Can you try soaking her foot in warm Epsom salts water, or something like chlorhexidene or Betadine water once a day? I will tag @Miss Lydia for more advice.

 

[CoriM]

Yes, thanks, I was just heading out to soak her now. I have experience with treating bumblefoot, just not sure if that's what this is....or even how to begin if it is.

 

[CoriM]

Update - I just used a magnifying glass to look at it really closely and there is a tiny spot that looks almost like a blister, but I'm guessing that's where the infection got in and it is indeed bumble. At least I have something to work on. Does anyone recommend an antibiotic and which is best for bumblefoot? Or is it not needed? I can't get into the vet until end of March, so that's not an option. Thanks

 

[Eggcessive]

Bumblefoot especially in early cases, may not need antibiotics. Usually soaking and using something like sugardine (a dressing with sugar and Betadine applied to the foot every 3 days, and left on) can help draw any infection out. I am more of a chicken person, so I would that a duck person help with antibiotics.

 

[CoriM]

Thanks. I was going to put PRID on tonight, which is a drawing salve. It seems advanced to me just in that the swelling is so big. But she can't have had it for very long since I checked her so recently.

 

[Eggcessive]

Prid is often recommended as well. Here is the duck forum to post on as well:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/ducks.42/

 

[Shabby Chic-Hens]

Watching !

 

[CoriM]

Thanks - I did post it on the duck forum as well.

 

[Eggcessive]

Here is a duck shoe available that may help protect the feet:
https://crazy-k-farm.myshopify.com/products/birdy-bootie-hand-made-in-the-usa