We have a big rooster who had bumblefoot (with scabs) on both feet. We were able to get rid of the bumblefoot non surgically by use of Tricide Neo soaks, Epsom Salts soaks, antibiotic ointment, Veterycin, and Cephalexin. He recovered fairly quickly, within a couple of weeks, and during that time he was in a pen with shavings and some straw. by himself, and was in an outside pen during the day, by himself, on grass. He was fine for a few days then developed swelling on his left foot, underneath the spur. (he was still in his hospital pen) There is no scab, never has been there's nothing. I have tried treating it the same way, but this time, nothing is happening. The swelling is painful and warm. I assume it is a staph infection but am not positive that it isn't an injury, although I don't know how he would have injured himself. Antibiotics do nothing.. I am reluctant to cull him because he is otherwise quite healthy, cheerful, and strong, has a good appetite, and is a sweet tempered, nice rooster. He's only 2 years old. He, however, is getting very sick of foot soaks, which he never liked to begin with, and of being handled, same thing. So it's difficult now to catch him and if I am able to soak his foot once a day I consider myself lucky,. He fights and knows exactly how long five minutes is, so soaking his foot beyond that time doesn't work too well. I have tried saturating a cloth in Tricide Neo solution and soaking his foot that way, which he tolerates better, but I am not sure it has the same effect. What else can I do? I'm considering taking him to a vet, though I dread the cost. Anyone?
