Stubborn Bumblefoot- hens foot is warm

[Stellabobella]

Hello.
One of my sexlinks has a swollen foot and a very hard Bumblefoot on the bottom. I have tried multiple epson soaks but now I can feel her foot is warm.

I ordered some amoxicillin.

Can anyone help me on how to prepare it? I found the dosage here on the site. But I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do as far as adding water to it.

I'm able to catch her easy enough and her Bumblefoot is not open. She isn't limping.

Any tips would be great.

Thx

 

[boopsqueak]

Hello,
I'm sorry to hear about your chicken's bumblefoot. I would hold off on the amoxicillin at least for now (many people on here say that antibiotics alone don't do much good in cases of bumblefoot), and try some Durvet Epsom Salt poultice. It's made for horses, but many people report that it also works amazingly for stubborn bumblefoot in birds; we have used it with great results. It works far better that the Epsom salt soaks (which we never had much success with). Just put a small amount on a cotton ball, apply it to your hen's foot, and cover everything up with a bandage. If your chicken's foot stays dry, you will probably only have to change the dressings every other day or so.
One of our ducks, Nessie, had an awful case of bumblefoot earlier this year. Her foot was warm, and she was limping and standing on one foot a lot. We began to use the Epsom salt poultice on her (only at night, because she would start to bathe during the day and soak her bandages). The heat was gone soon after we started the treatment. When her foot began to look more swollen, we took her to the vet, thinking that she would need surgery. However, the vet said that the bulge in her foot didn't seem to be a bumble because she didn't flinch when he palpated it, but was probably scar tissue left over from the infection. He gave us some amoxicillin just in case there was any residual infection, but seemed to think that we had drawn most of it out. Over time, Nessie's foot bulge shriveled up until it was a knob on the top of her foot, about the size of a peanut; ugly, but it didn't impact her at all. Eventually, it dropped off, and her foot looks totally normal now. I hope this helps!

Nessie's foot with scar tissue lump.

 

[Stellabobella]

Thank you I shall. I appreciate your guidance.

 

[Stellabobella]

Hello,
I'm sorry to hear about your chicken's bumblefoot. I would hold off on the amoxicillin at least for now (many people on here say that antibiotics alone don't do much good in cases of bumblefoot), and try some Durvet Epsom Salt poultice. It's made for horses, but many people report that it also works amazingly for stubborn bumblefoot in birds; we have used it with great results. It works far better that the Epsom salt soaks (which we never had much success with). Just put a small amount on a cotton ball, apply it to your hen's foot, and cover everything up with a bandage. If your chicken's foot stays dry, you will probably only have to change the dressings every other day or so.
One of our ducks, Nessie, had an awful case of bumblefoot earlier this year. Her foot was warm, and she was limping and standing on one foot a lot. We began to use the Epsom salt poultice on her (only at night, because she would start to bathe during the day and soak her bandages). The heat was gone soon after we started the treatment. When her foot began to look more swollen, we took her to the vet, thinking that she would need surgery. However, the vet said that the bulge in her foot didn't seem to be a bumble because she didn't flinch when he palpated it, but was probably scar tissue left over from the infection. He gave us some amoxicillin just in case there was any residual infection, but seemed to think that we had drawn most of it out. Over time, Nessie's foot bulge shriveled up until it was a knob on the top of her foot, about the size of a peanut; ugly, but it didn't impact her at all. Eventually, it dropped off, and her foot looks totally normal now. I hope this helps!View attachment 4272991
Nessie's foot with scar tissue lump.

It looks like I can get it at my local farm store I hope it works.

Any thoughts on Triocide Neo Powder?

My hens don't free range so it's ongoing as I have a sand run. I keep it clean as I can but I think the rough sand is an issue.

 

[Mountain Roost]

Some large breed hens like a ramp down from their roosts. Hard landings can be rough on their feet.

 

[boopsqueak]

It looks like I can get it at my local farm store I hope it works.

Any thoughts on Triocide Neo Powder?

My hens don't free range so it's ongoing as I have a sand run. I keep it clean as I can but I think the rough sand is an issue.

I don't know about Tricide Neo. I've heard of it, but never used it. For now, I would stick to the poultice, as it seems to work well by itself. (Just make sure you wrap it so that the chicken doesn't try to eat it!)

I can't really offer any advice regarding the sand (we have mulch we get for free from local tree trimming companies).

 

[Stellabobella]

Some large breed hens like a ramp down from their roosts. Hard landings can be rough on their feet.

Yeah. This is an older photo. We removed the top bar. As much as I love the sand, a few hens certainly get the Bumblefoot.

 

[Stellabobella]

I don't know about Tricide Neo. I've heard of it, but never used it. For now, I would stick to the poultice, as it seems to work well by itself. (Just make sure you wrap it so that the chicken doesn't try to eat it!)

I can't really offer any advice regarding the sand (we have mulch we get for free from local tree trimming companies).

Gotcha. I'll grab the product tomorrow and get right on it. I have 9 hens and only one has this warm foot. Thankfully she's eating well and not limping yet.

Thanks so much!!

 

[Mountain Roost]

Yeah. This is an older photo. We removed the top bar. As much as I love the sand, a few hens certainly get the Bumblefoot.

There are many schools of thought regarding bumblefoot. Some folks soak the crap out of it and dig in there and get the kernel without cutting, some soak and cut; some treat the infection internally with vit. C. etc.

Bumblefoot can start with a splinter or thorn or cut. Hanging out with your chickens and taking notice of what they climb on, jump down from, and even a stray edge of chicken wire that is in their path could allow you to prevent foot irritations that result in bumblefoot.

If in your heart you think its the sand, perhaps placing some islands of plywood or boards in the areas of concern would help.

 

[Stellabobella]

Good tips. I will observe. I appreciate your kind reply. It's certainly a concern.