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[Serrin]

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Knox, that is when there is a penetration to the bottom of a chicken's foot that becomes infected and subsequently abscesses. It's a horrible thing to have happen to your birds. You can tell by the way that they will favor one foot constantly, but an eyes on look at the bottom of the foot is essential to confirm the presence of a bumble. It's usually a hard black knot on the underside of the foot, usually right at the center of the pad that connects to all of the toes. Once you've seen it, you'll never mistake it for anything else ever again. It's best to get them while they're still small as the amount of tissue that needs to be excised will be much smaller. Definitely one of those things where a stitch in time, saves nine!

Now, I said that they are usually present on the bottom of the foot, but in some advanced cases, the black knot is also present on the top, usually in the webbing between the toes. Just wanted to clarify that.

 

[Inkheart]

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Thank you! I shouldnt have that issue but good to know what it is ! Ok well i might have that issue - but my hens shouldnt

 

[Inkheart]

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Knox, that is when there is a penetration to the bottom of a chicken's foot that becomes infected and subsequently abscesses. It's a horrible thing to have happen to your birds. You can tell by the way that they will favor one foot constantly, but an eyes on look at the bottom of the foot is essential to confirm the presence of a bumble. It's usually a hard black knot on the underside of the foot, usually right at the center of the pad that connects to all of the toes. Once you've seen it, you'll never mistake it for anything else ever again. It's best to get them while they're still small as the amount of tissue that needs to be excised will be much smaller. Definitely one of those things where a stitch in time, saves nine!

Now, I said that they are usually present on the bottom of the foot, but in some advanced cases, the black knot is also present on the top, usually in the webbing between the toes. Just wanted to clarify that.

How common is this? Thanks!

 

[Serrin]

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I don't really know Knox. I've been keeping chickens since the spring of 2006 and in all of that time, I've only had one of my girls develop a case of it. A lot can depend on the ground your birds are on.

As Nella said, the previous owners of her home had a thing for burying their garbage on site. Broken glass, sharp shards of metal, aluminum cans, even chipped wood can all present a hazard.

We've got it all here: glass and pottery shards from the pioneer days, rusty old metal, wood splinters from chopping firewood. You name it, we have it. And while we've cleaned up and kept the chicken yard fairly free of such hazards, they do still free range. But it could even be caused by something as innocent as landing on wood shavings in the coop wrong. If there's a penetration, there's likely going to be a bumble down the road as a result.

You just have to remain vigilant and watchful of your birds! Translation = You can now justify spending hours and hours on end with your flock! You're paying due diligence to assure their health and safety!!

 

[Inkheart]

Well heck those poor birds have tried to get a restraining order and complain of me stalking them as is - as much time as i sit there and jsut watch them - a tad over protective / fascinated/ addicted. LOL Over being papa .

 

[Cetawin]

Nope Inkheart not too much of a newbie and you are only a couple hours away....I am 62 miles south of Cincinnati off I-75.


Nella....the barn is 48 feet x 72 feet...I am pretty sure I can get a full army tent from the cadet corp for the weekend too a 16' x 16' or bigger. So no worries there, we will have cover. Grab extra extension cords to bring with....I have 2 but ya never know. May is not bad for rain here...we are lucky really because we sit in this little area that misses most of the bad weather...It can be pouring in Lexington and sunny and warm here. I am 35 miles or so North of Lexington.

Bring you pen yes but we are showing your skills in making me a double decker LOL

 

[speckledhen]

Tuesday is Day 17 for Nugget. We got her out a second time tonight and candled the four remaining eggs. One had to be removed--looked like it may have been a double yolker, but definitely no good. The other two Delaware eggs and Riley's egg are full of chick. So, Friday is the day we go get a couple more babies for Nugget to raise, as long as she's already in a state of maternal bliss.

 

[Cetawin]

OMG LOL





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Cluck of the Bells

 

[kathyinmo]

OMGosh ..... Some people are so creative and talented with technology! Those are great!

 

[NellaBean]

Okay, let me just note....my dad is in town and came with me to lock up the chickens tonight.....so he can lock them up for me wednesday....anywho, when he looked it the coop he said "WOW, there are half as many chickens as last time!"

I'm so proud of me. LOL.