Treating bumblefoot: how much epsom salt and betadine?

[Gwenduckmama]

So my two Pekins have mild bumblefoot that I am treating as per instructions here (https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w17JlVUX5duNiHuZ0I8MeCV6DD-4-FzjNs6pVOxBnnIbM)

how much epsom salt and betadine do I put in the soaking water? I know you can put the betadine on full strength before the wound is open, but if they’re soaking in it for half an hour twice a day, I want it to be effective but not overdo it. Thoughts?
Context: here’s what I’m doing
1. Betadine, epsom salt, warm water foot soaks half an hour a day.
2. Rinse bird in fresh warm water to make sure it’s not on their feathers
3. Dry and spray feet with vetericyn
4. Coat scabby bits with mupirocin ointment 2%
5. I’ve had 0 luck getting any kind of bandage to stay on, and duck shoes are ordered but will take a while. So at this point I let them go about their business.
6. before night time coop, I spray their feet with vetericyn again.
7. Once the scab is ready to come off, I’ll put them into a smaller enclosure with clean straw and keep them out of water and mud for a few days.

Does this all seem right?

 

[Isaac 0]

I'm sorry, I can't help you with that question, as I don't use that technique. Maybe @Miss Lydia can help.

 

[Gwenduckmama]

I'm sorry, I can't help you with that question, as I don't use that technique. Maybe @Miss Lydia can help.

if you have another technique, please let me know. First timer, here. I’m trying to avoid a two hour round trip drive to a vet!

 

[Isaac 0]

if you have another technique, please let me know. First timer, here. I’m trying to avoid a two hour round trip drive to a vet!

I avoid soaking their feet because it's often stressful to the duck, and to the owner because you have to sit there for fifteen minutes making sure the bird doesn't drink the medicated-water. As an alternative, I prefer to clean the foot off with an antiseptic, apply a thick coating of an antibacterial ointment, place some gauze overtop the foot, and bandage. Over the course of a few days, the moistness of the ointment will loosen the scab to the point where it can be easily excavated.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/wrapping-feet.1255043/

 

[Gwenduckmama]

I avoid soaking their feet because it's often stressful to the duck, and to the owner because you have to sit there for fifteen minutes making sure the bird doesn't drink the medicated-water. As an alternative, I prefer to clean the foot off with an antiseptic, apply a thick coating of an antibacterial ointment, place some gauze overtop the foot, and bandage. Over the course of a few days, the moistness of the ointment will loosen the scab to the point where it can be easily excavated.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/wrapping-feet.1255043/

yep, that sure sounds a lot better! Theo fell asleep during her spa treatment. Eloise did the accordion thing trying to get away. For the full twenty minutes. I started playing her duck videos on YouTube, and she calmed down until a chicken came onscreen.
Ok, I’ve got to figure out how to wrap effectively. As soon as they point their toes it just slides off, and I’m reluctant to use any kind of adhesive on their skin.

 

[Miss Salty]

I avoid soaking their feet because it's often stressful to the duck, and to the owner because you have to sit there for fifteen minutes making sure the bird doesn't drink the medicated-water. As an alternative, I prefer to clean the foot off with an antiseptic, apply a thick coating of an antibacterial ointment, place some gauze overtop the foot, and bandage. Over the course of a few days, the moistness of the ointment will loosen the scab to the point where it can be easily excavated.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/wrapping-feet.1255043/

Thank you Isaac, this is the first time l have had a chicken or duck with bumble foot. I have done lots of goggling through the night and all remedies just don’t sit right. Yours makes perfect sense and l greatly appreciate your input.
Kind regards
Lauren