Treating bumblefoot first time

[Justde]

This is our first experience with bumblefoot. Went through a few days of soaking, applying coconut oil, and infusing bandaging with neosporin to soften the callus. My son was finally able to get it removed today. We don't see any pus, and don't know how much more scraping/cleaning we need to do. Irrigated with vetrycin then packed with neosporin before bandaging. Also not sure if the strands are tendons or part of the debris in the wound. Pictures attached.

 

[azygous]

Looks like you got the pus kernel removed okay. But that foot will require daily soaking in Epsom salts and soapy water every day for a week. In between and beyond, until the wound closes over with new tissue, keep the cavity packed with triple antibiotic ointment, cover with gauze and bandage with Vetrap to keep out the dirt. Be careful not to stretch the bandage too tight or it can cut off circulation and chickens have lost their toes when that happens.

The swelling will take forever to go down, and that's just how bumblefoot is. There isn't much that can be done about that. But if the infection returns, you will need to start all over again. You'll know the difference between healthy new tissue and red inflamed infected tissue.

 

[Justde]

Looks like you got the pus kernel removed okay. But that foot will require daily soaking in Epsom salts and soapy water every day for a week. In between and beyond, until the wound closes over with new tissue, keep the cavity packed with triple antibiotic ointment, cover with gauze and bandage with Vetrap to keep out the dirt. Be careful not to stretch the bandage too tight or it can cut off circulation and chickens have lost their toes when that happens.

The swelling will take forever to go down, and that's just how bumblefoot is. There isn't much that can be done about that. But if the infection returns, you will need to start all over again. You'll know the difference between healthy new tissue and red inflamed infected tissue.

Thank you. Sounds like we're on the right track then. She's inside where it's clean and dry. We didn't have soap in the water, only epsom salts. What kind of soap do you recommend?

 

[16 and me]

Thank you. Sounds like we're on the right track then. She's inside where it's clean and dry. We didn't have soap in the water, only epsom salts. What kind of soap do you recommend?

If you can get chlorhexidine, I recommend it.

 

[azygous]

Any soap or dish detergent is antibacterial and you can also use what @16 and me recommended.