Rooster very sick, bumblefoot complications

[Worm94]

I'll try to make this as detailed as I can because I genuinely do not know if there's any hope at this point. I checked my rooster's feet roughly days ago and saw what appeared to be a smallish bumble.
I attempted to get it out, got most of it, cleaned with alcohol and vetrx and wrapped it up. The next day he was acting somewhat more lethargic so I had my friend help, we unwrapped his foot again and finished the job and once again cleaned and wrapped it.
He just became worse at that point, much more lethargic and has not improved.
We've treated bumblefoot before here a few times, including worse cases and they have all recovered.
I don't know what's wrong now. He ate a lot last night, we fed him scrambled eggs, but his crop has not fully emptied today. He remains lethargic and his poops are now mucous-y and green. Attached are current pictures of the foot, it has become purplish and there is blood leaking out the nail of the back toe.
The wrap is not too tight, we made sure it was not when we put it on.
I do not want to further traumatize him, he has been resting. He is, of course, my favorite rooster. I've been giving him water with chicken electrolytes when he will drink and gently massaging his crop.
What can I do at this point? I am sure we got all of the kernel out, and we cleaned both the instruments and the wound after. Is there still any hope?

 

[Worm94]

it's supposed to say 3 days and also we did do epsom salt foot baths as well, I forgot to include that. He's currently with me because I'm afraid that he won't last much longer

 

[ManueB]

it's supposed to say 3 days and also we did do epsom salt foot baths as well, I forgot to include that. He's currently with me because I'm afraid that he won't last much longer

Is he still alive ?

I can't help regarding what is, or was, going on. I read before yours a post where a chicken had a bumblefoot that evolved in a similar way, and the poster was directed to this article about frost bite, foot necrosis and auto amputation. The idea was that the blood and necrosis could possibly result from burning. The article has some useful information :
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...to-know-about-injury-care-and-recovery.78168/

If he still lives, maybe tag some of the more knowledgeable people on BYC ?

I would personally take off the wrapping and put him on some kind of sling to keep pressure his foo. If the wrapping wasn't too tight, I wonder if he didn't have an allergic reaction to either the material or one of the product used on the foot.

I'm sorry you're dealing with this trying to help your favourite rooster. It feels awful when you do all you can and things turn out very wrong.

 

[Worm94]

Is he still alive ?

Yes, thankfully. He made it through the night. The toes on that foot are still somewhat fluid-filled but their appearance has improved besides that. I don't know if it's an allergy, that is a worrying thought, but if so then I'll have to find some alternative.
Because of the fluid/swelling though I'm loathe to take off the wrap on his leg, because I worry that could cause issues at this point.
The good news is he has an appetite, and through massaging the crop I've managed to get it to go down somewhat more. He's still pooping, it's still disgusting and mucusy but at least his digestive tract is working.
I'm giving him scrambled eggs still, oats, a bit of chicken electrolytes, etc. Spending lots of time with him. He's alert but miserable.
I don't know who the chicken experts on this forum are in regards to medical issues but I'd tag them if I did know.
Thank you so much for your response though, genuinely. It really is awful, I don't know why it's always my favorites that get sick .
Also it isn't cold enough here for frostbite but I did read that article anyway, just in case things take a turn for the worse with his foot.

 

[Worm94]

minor update: I am worried about his foot though, in terms of worrying he might lose it. Is there a way to mitigate the risk when taking the wrap off, so I can assess without worrying it might hurt him worse in the process?

 

[ManueB]

That sounds like there is a bit of improvement, at least he is not getting worse.

Tagging the educators I can think of who could possibly help you. I hope one of them can give you better advice.
@azygous
@Eggcessive
@nuthatched
@Wyorp Rock

For the pain, I use metacam (meloxicam) which is both a pain killer and an antiinflammatory, but where I live it requires a prescription.

I'm not sure taking off the bandage would be dangerous if you can keep him not moving. Are you using vet wraps ? I find they come off quite easily.

Do you have access to a broad spectrum antibiotic ? I haven't found oral antibiotics to be very effective for bumblefoot itself, but since your rooster is lethargic and has digestive issues, I'm also wondering if it's possible the infection has spread.
I've treated like you a bunch of different bumblefoot cases, some pretty stubborn that required a vet's intervention, but i've never seen a reaction like this.

Do you have the possibility to put him in contact with some of his flock mate without tiring him too much ? It's hard for a rooster to be away from his hens. He needs to want to live to fight the disease.

 

[alinas2010]

The educators tagged will have the best advice for you, hang in there. In the meantime, can you get some pictures of his foot without the wrap, top and bottom? Do you have some ointment on hand like neosporin without pain relief?

 

[Worm94]

Well some of my worst fears are realized in taking it off. That greenish color scares me, there's a smell to the area despite having disinfected all of it prior to wrapping it up, and the position of his toes scares me. If he's going to live, does this mean he's going to lose the foot? Or is he too far gone already?

We don't have any neosporin on hand but I am going to get some as fast as possible. I don't know about Metacam, I will research it. What can I do right now?

 

[Worm94]

In the meantime, can you get some pictures of his foot without the wrap, top and bottom?

Got them

 

[azygous]

Please unwrap the foot and get a clear photo of the wound so we can assess the current state.

It's very encouraging he's eating. Continue to feed him whatever he will eat. It's critical that he keeps eating as it can literally mean the difference between him living or dying.

He may need an oral antibiotic as @ManueB mentioned. Pain may be a big issue as @alinas2010 mentioned. He can have a chewable aspirin two times a day or half a tablet of ibuprofen twice a day.