Strange bump on EE's foot

[PastaChickenBoo]

It doesn't look remotely like bumblefoot. It's yellow and looks a bit like a wart or something, and when I touch it, the chicken doesn't seem to be hurt. No swelling at all, and it looks a bit like a "corn" on a human (but more raised). The chicken in question is laying, eating, and drinking normally. Should I be worried?
Pics coming soon!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

It doesn't look remotely like bumblefoot. It's yellow and looks a bit like a wart or something, and when I touch it, the chicken doesn't seem to be hurt. No swelling at all, and it looks a bit like a "chicken eye" on a human. Should I be worried?
Pics coming soon!

Photos

 

[PastaChickenBoo]

I can't right now, as she's laying an egg, but I'll get one once she's done!

 

[PastaChickenBoo]

by PastaChickenBoo posted Mar 25, 2017 at 11:47 AM[/GALLERY]

My phone's camera isn't too good, but voila!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Interesting. I would be tempted to soak the foot, clean that area an see if I could pull that out - it almost looks like a plug.

 

[PastaChickenBoo]

Hmm. Okay. It doesn't really look like a plug, but we'll try that.

 

[Sneebsey]

I agree with @Wyorp Rock ; chicken pus has that solid cheesy look to it. It could be that she managed to get a little cut there and it's gotten infected. I'd try and get it out, regardless. Try soaking with saline to help draw it out, then give a little prod with some tweezers and apply some antiseptic to keep it from getting reinfected.

 

[PastaChickenBoo]

Okay. We'll do that. Which antiseptics should I use? We have Vetericyn, and what should we use for the saline? We don't have Epsom salt. Will a saline nasal spray work? Or salty water?

 

[Sneebsey]

Antiseptic wise, it really depends on what is available where you are. As this is on the foot, you want something that will get in there and dry fast, so I'd go for an aerosol spray of some sort; I'd use 'blue spray' Terramycin, but I'm sure there are many different options available in the US. @Wyorp Rock , what would you use for this?

For saline, an epsom salt solution's best, but regular old table salt dissolved in water will work; You want to submerge the foot, so I'd just make up a batch on the stove and let it cool down a little before soaking. If it's still a little warm, it'll help to draw out the guck.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Okay. We'll do that. Which antiseptics should I use? We have Vetericyn, and what should we use for the saline? We don't have Epsom salt. Will a saline nasal spray work? Or salty water?

Vetericyn is very good.

For the soaking, you can use plain table salt in the bath water.

If you want a sterile type solution for flushing, boil 1 teaspoon salt to 1 quart of water for 15minutes, let cool. Store solution in sterile jar for up to 24hrs.