Queen-Ann limping again, Bumblefoot???

[hispoptart]

So about 3 weeks ago Queen-Ann was limping, Didn't see any signs of bumblefoot. Everyone seemed to think she may have hurt her leg somehow, and after about 5 days she quit limping. See other thread....
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/queen-ann-limping.1328949/

Well yesterday I noticed she was limping again and since I have a broken toe/foot myself I didn't get out to catch her and look her over until tonight. I checked her feet and one appears to have the beginning of bumblefoot. The pad is bigger then the other foot and there is what appears to be the beginning of a scab. What do you all think???

Bumblefoot????

Other foot

 

[DiYMama540]

The pad does look a bit swollen to me. Epsom salt soaks wouldn't hurt her even if it turns out to be something else. My girls actually enjoy a dip in the water from time to time. Worth a shot!

 

[hispoptart]

Thanks, I will pick some up after work today.

 

[hispoptart]

@Wyorp Rock @aart @Eggcessive @coach723
Would really like your expert opinions.

Thank you

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Yes, I think it looks like Bumblefoot. As mentioned, the soaking won't hurt her.
You may be able to get it out with soaking for a couple of days, apply triple antibiotic ointment and wrapping. Then after it's softened a bit, remove the scab and press the infection out.

 

[aart]

You may be able to get it out with soaking for a couple of days, apply triple antibiotic ointment and wrapping. Then after it's softened a bit, remove the scab and press the infection out.

This is what I'd do......tho I've never had to.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

This is what I'd do......tho I've never had to.

I've not had any Bumblefoot either, but yes...that's what I would do first too, there's always other options like cutting it out, but a lot of people have good results with working it out over the course of a few days.

 

[hispoptart]

Thanks everyone, I've never had to deal with this before. I hope I can get it taken care of.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Keep us posted on how it goes!

 

[aart]

but a lot of people have good results with working it out over the course of a few days.

That's what I've seen too....tho usually takes more than a few days.

I've had a few small and mild(no gross infection or inflammation) bumbles,
never treated them and they healed up on their own.