Rockadoodle’s swollen foot

[Brandi_Piper]

Please help! My rooster has a swollen foot I was thinking it was bumble foot but there is no area that has been cut or opened.

 

[Chookchicken]

It could still be bumble foot chickens can still have it even if there is no cut.

 

[Chookchicken]

It could still be bumble foot chickens can still have it even if there is no cut.

I forgot to mention it might have healed over the cut.

 

[Eggcessive]

What have the nighttime temperatures been? The two middle toes have a bit of darkness that could be mild frostbite. How does the top of his foot look? Bumblefoot can happen on the top as well. I would try to rule out injury, infection of the foot, and gout.

 

[Brandi_Piper]

I forgot to mention it might have healed over the cut.

Ok... this has been going on for several weeks now. The swelling has only been this bad for the last 3-4days. What else should I do for him?

 

[Chookchicken]

I don’t really know. When my chicken had bumble foot it was in the early stages so we used and epsom salt mixed with water to give her a foot bath. But the cut was still open I don’t know what to do.

 

[Chookchicken]

He may need to see a vet in order to get antibiotics. But soaking it in Epsom salts isn’t a bad idea.

 

[Brandi_Piper]

What have the nighttime temperatures been? The two middle toes have a bit of darkness that could be mild frostbite. How does the top of his foot look? Bumblefoot can happen on the top as well. I would try to rule out injury, infection of the foot, and gout.

Tonight it’s 39* I think the lowest it has been is in the upper 20’s. We give him some tylan, ibuprofen and liquid drench yesterday. We will repeat that again tomorrow to see if it will give him any relief. I’m on here looking for ideas as well. I feel sorry for him you can tell it hurts him

 

[Brandi_Piper]

I don’t really know. When my chicken had bumble foot it was in the early stages so we used and epsom salt mixed with water to give her a foot bath. But the cut was still open I don’t know what to do.

Thanks for taking the time to try and help. Have a Merry Christmas!

 

[Chookchicken]

Thanks for taking the time to try and help. Have a Merry Christmas!

You too, And also welcome to BYC