Swollen rooster toes - is there anything I can do?

[akchicks21]

My rooster got the brunt of the frostbite this past winter, and lost the tips of his comb, and his feet were frost bitten as well.

Please note: I don’t want advice on preventing frostbite, I will make a separate post for that. Thank you.

The snow has been gone for awhile now, but his toes are still swollen, hot and it looks like he is losing his nails. The other day one toe was bleeding, and of course the others were pecking at it.

Is there anything I can do to help him and reduce the swelling? Is this from frostbite or am I missing something?

 

[Eggcessive]

It is common when frostbite occurs on toes, for the remaining healthy toe tissue to look rounded and “clubbed.” To help heal his feet, I would soak his feet in warm Epsom salts water daily for 15 minutes for a week or so. That may help to reduce some inflammation. He could be kept inside a large dog crate with food and water, on a clean old towel,for bedding. The crate can be kept inside the coop or run close to the other chickens to remain part of the flock. As soon as possible I would return him to the flock. Sand for coop beeding might be easier on his feet for awhile. Tissue that is exposed to frostbite can be more prone to frostbite in the future.

 

[akchicks21]

It is common when frostbite occurs on toes, for the remaining healthy toe tissue to look rounded and “clubbed.” To help heal his feet, I would soak his feet in warm Epsom salts water daily for 15 minutes for a week or so. That may help to reduce some inflammation. He could be kept inside a large dog crate with food and water, on a clean old towel,for bedding. The crate can be kept inside the coop or run close to the other chickens to remain part of the flock. As soon as possible I would return him to the flock. Sand for coop beeding might be easier on his feet for awhile. Tissue that is exposed to frostbite can be more prone to frostbite in the future.

Are you suggesting separation from the flock because of the bleeding or for another reason?
He is not bleeding at the moment, and I’m hoping it doesn’t happen again