Strange Bumble foot?

[RainyDayChickens]

I have a hen that has bumblefoot, and I did some reading and learned how to care for it, a lot of people bring up removing the "kernel" and I understand that part and the process of healing after, but the strange thing is I think I can feel and see the kernel at the top of her foot between her toes? I can still see the Bumble foot scab at the bottom of her foot.
in her case would it be better to open the wound from the top? I think It would be less intrusive and easier for her to heal if I can remove it from the top.
Its dark in my coop right now, but in the morning I'll get some pictures so I can get some experienced Chicken Tenders opinion

 

[Eggcessive]

Usually the bumblefoot infection is removed from the scab on the footpad. If all of the pus is not removed, then the top may need to be lanced as well. A lot of squeezing is sometimes necessary. I have seen bumblefoot like that, and in this link there is another picture:
https://the-chicken-chick.com/bumblefoot-causes-treatment-warning/

 

[RainyDayChickens]

the link you sent is for prolapsed vents

 

[Eggcessive]

Usually the bumblefoot infection is removed from the scab on the footpad. If all of the pus is not removed, then the top may need to be lanced as well. A lot of squeezing is sometimes necessary. I have seen bumblefoot like that, and in this link there is another picture:

Oops! I was just helping someone with a prolapse, so the other link didn’t get copied. I will delete the other link, and correct my post. Here you go:
https://the-chicken-chick.com/bumblefoot-causes-treatment-warning/

 

[RainyDayChickens]

Oops! I was just helping someone with a prolapse, so the other link didn’t get copied. Here you go:
https://the-chicken-chick.com/bumblefoot-causes-treatment-warning/

no worries! thanks so much!

 

[RainyDayChickens]

Update: after looking through some images as well as doing some more research, I think the best action for now is to just do an Epsom salt soak. she doesn't have any swelling, and its not red or irritated plus when I poke and touch her foot she isn't bothered. she also doesn't limp or have any sign of discomfort.

I think for a week or so I will give her regular soaks and see how she looks at the end of the week. I would hate to try and do surgery if its unnecessary, especially because I'm new to dealing with bumble foot
thanks for the help!

 

[Eggcessive]

There are many methods of treating bumblefoot. Many use soaking primarily, or at least in the beginning. I have done the surgery a number of times with success, and got it over with quickly. Later on, I found that not every case of it required invasive treatment, unless the foot was sore or the abscess looked angry. Let us know how she gets along.