Swollen Chicken Foot - does not appear to be bumblefoot.

[HeatherM123]

One of my chickens (about 2 years old) has a swollen foot. We've treated bumblefoot in the past and it doesn't appear to be that. It looks like an infection. It's warm to the touch. There does not appear to be a cut or an opening where the infection could've gotten in. The coop is fairly clean (although I've never actually seen a clean clean coop so I don't know what to compare mine to). I plan on treating this myself if there is a way. If I need to cut into the foot, where would I do that? The swelling is around the bottom of her foot and between the knuckle. They are pink ball like shapes. The one between the knuckle is stiffer to the touch than the one on the bottom of her foot. I am not sure the breed of my chicken as it's a hybrid. What would you suggest? Will it get worse?

 

[Eggcessive]

Yes, that is bumblefoot. It sometimes causes the swollen areas on top or the foot between the toes, as seen in the pic in the first link below. You can do some soaking in warm Epsom salts or betadine to bring the infection to a head. When I had an infection like this one, I cut into the top of the foot as well as the bottom, although mine had the scab on the bottom as well. You could try Tricide Neo soaks or antibiotics as well. Here is some reading that includes a video of surgery:
https://www.hobbyfarms.com/how-to-treat-bumblefoot-in-chickens-3/

https://the-chicken-chick.com/bumblefoot-causes-treatment-warning/

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

That is bumblefoot! Start treatment before it gets worse! Good luck!

 

[HeatherM123]

Bumblefoot last time had a black scab on the bottom. This time it does not, so not sure where to cut into the chickens foot.

 

[Eggcessive]

I think that the scab has not formed yet. You may want to do the soaks for a few days, to see if they help.