Topical Pain relief for chickens

[Mother Clucker Connie]

I've been told not to use neosporin with pain relief as well as any active ingredient that ends in -aine, on my chicken. In another thread, it seemed like many were saying one time use is probably okay as long as you don't use it repeatedly. I was considering using a Lidocaine spray product at the recommendation of my nurse friend to help me numb up my hens foot before excizing a bumble from between her knuckles (between and at the base of her toes). Has anyone ever tried a Lidocaine Antiseptic Spray on their chicken? I'm told it's safe to use on human wounds but not sure if it's the same with chickens due to their sensitivities. Looking for words of wisdom.

 

[FarmerGirl101]

I can't say anything in regards to topical pain relief but I will say that treating bumblefoot isn't really painful for the most part. If you soak their feet beforehand it softens it up and makes it easier to cut out. I had to do this with my rooster a few weeks ago and he was perfectly fine through out it except for one or two moments that were my fault.

 

[Mother Clucker Connie]

In my case, I've already pulled off the scab on the bottom of her foot and removed as much as I can from the bottom of her foot. There is still an inflamed mass between her toes and when I consulted a telehealth vet, she confirmed that in order to remove the rest of the solidified pus, I will have to cut her between the toes with a scalpel to access the infection. I can't even touch her with the scalpel without her going nuts and struggling so I know it is indeed painful to cut her foot open and dig around inside. Chickens are naturals about hiding pain due to the increased threat to chickens that look weak or sickly. Their lack of reaction does not indicate a lack of feeling. At least that's what I have read in several places.

 

[FarmerGirl101]

Then in that case I would definitely use some sort of pain killer or numbing solution. Chickens do hide pain. I can say for certain that my rooster is one that will absolutely do something if he is in pain or uncomfortable as he hates my guts so I knew that him being great for treating his bumblefoot was a sign that he was not in any pain or discomfort. If he wants to get away from you he will.