Successful bumblefoot surgery

[Helicopter Mom]

After doing a flock check, discovered 2 of our birds had severe bumblefoot. Both birds are 1 1/2 years old. After doing some research, a friend suggested we follow the instructions from The Chicken Chick for treatment. https://the-chicken-chick.com/bumblefoot-causes-treatment-warning/

With her instructions for the surgical removal, we successfully completed the procedure on both birds. As she noted it is very taxing and emotionally challenging so taking a break to breathe did help.

Both birds did extremely well given they had no pain meds prior to the surgery. I did not give aspirin prior as it's a blood thinner. They would occasionally flinch but otherwise didn't move.

I'll follow up with post surgery status and photos in another post in a few days.

I've attached pictures but note they are GRAPHIC PHOTOS so be warned!

 

[Duck_life]

That's amazing! I had to deal with horrible bumble on my rescue duck.. Got so bad that it difformed his leg in a way it twisted back (He held it like that because it hurt him to walk like that, He also had puss in his upper leg) Bumble is horrible to deal with.
Honestly, after 3 months, My duck is still healing, and still needs antibiotics.
I'm glad the surgery went well with your chickens, I hope they heal up quickly

 

[Helicopter Mom]

Here are pictures 48 hours after surgery. The first two photos are the top and bottom of the bird that had a total of 4 bumbles on one single foot. The last two photos are of the bird that had the single large bumble growing out on each foot.

No sign of secondary infection on any wound. Each wound was sprayed with Vetricin, dried, covered with triple antibiotic ointment and a 2x2 non-stick gauze pad and wrapped with 3-4 strips of Vetwrap. Next bandage change will be in 2 days.

 

[Sequel]

After doing a flock check, discovered 2 of our birds had severe bumblefoot. Both birds are 1 1/2 years old. After doing some research, a friend suggested we follow the instructions from The Chicken Chick for treatment. https://the-chicken-chick.com/bumblefoot-causes-treatment-warning/

With her instructions for the surgical removal, we successfully completed the procedure on both birds. As she noted it is very taxing and emotionally challenging so taking a break to breathe did help.

Both birds did extremely well given they had no pain meds prior to the surgery. I did not give aspirin prior as it's a blood thinner. They would occasionally flinch but otherwise didn't move.

I'll follow up with post surgery status and photos in another post in a few days.

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After doing a flock check, discovered 2 of our birds had severe bumblefoot. Both birds are 1 1/2 years old. After doing some research, a friend suggested we follow the instructions from The Chicken Chick for treatment. https://the-chicken-chick.com/bumblefoot-causes-treatment-warning/

With her instructions for the surgical removal, we successfully completed the procedure on both birds. As she noted it is very taxing and emotionally challenging so taking a break to breathe did help.

Both birds did extremely well given they had no pain meds prior to the surgery. I did not give aspirin prior as it's a blood thinner. They would occasionally flinch but otherwise didn't move.

I'll follow up with post surgery status and photos in another post in a few days.

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Nice set up you did! That will be very helpful! Great job with the pics too, you really captured the essence of bumblefoot! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Helicopter Mom]

Nice set up you did! That will be very helpful! Great job with the pics too, you really captured the essence of bumblefoot! Thanks for sharing!

I'm glad you found it helpful! It is definitely not something I want to do again anytime soon! The first bird with the 4 bumbles on the one foot was the worst! Sadly her entire foot was pretty much infected.

 

[dawg53]

I've done quite a few bumblefoot surgeries and it looks like you did a great job.
Lowering roosts inside coops, using sandpaper to remove burrs and splinters on roosts and removing high places where birds can jump down from in your yard will help reduce or eliminate bumblefoot issues.

 

[Helicopter Mom]

I've done quite a few bumblefoot surgeries and it looks like you did a great job.
Lowering roosts inside coops, using sandpaper to remove burrs and splinters on roosts and removing high places where birds can jump down from in your yard will help reduce or eliminate bumblefoot issues.

Thanks for the suggestions!!!