What is this???

[Holly13112]

My rooster got into a fight with a neighbor roo about a week ago and he lost an eye. He was walking fine but then yesterday I noticed he was limping and not wanting to put weight on his right foot. Is this bumblefoot or something else? What do I do for him?

 

[azygous]

Is this photo of the feet after soaking the dirt off or before cleaning the feet of all dirt?

 

[Holly13112]

Is this photo of the feet after soaking the dirt off or before cleaning the feet of

Is this photo of the feet after soaking the dirt off or before cleaning the feet of all dirt?

I've not done a single thing to his feet thus far. When he initially got into his fight I cleaned his feathers and comb and eye of blood etc and covered some cuts with triple antibiotic. His face is looking better already, some scabbing but healing. The foot thing didn't arise until a couple days after his fight and has been 3 days now. I carried him around most yesterday to get pressure of the foot and basically baby him but I don't know what else to do. I'm new to chicken care and just spoil them with a huge fancy coop, good food and snacks and lots of free range time. I've never had one with injuries and I'm lost. His left he doesn't seem to mind but the right he doesn't want to put down at all. He barely hops to get food/water.

 

[azygous]

It will help a lot if you soak his feet in Epsom salts and a dash of detergent. Cleaning all the dirt and discolorations off his feet will let us see if there are any wounds and the seriousness of them.
It also helps in these threads to know your location so we know what meds and supplies you may or may not have trouble getting. It matters greatly if you're in the US or Afghanistan.

 

[Holly13112]

It will help a lot if you soak his feet in Epsom salts and a dash of detergent. Cleaning all the dirt and discolorations off his feet will let us see if there are any wounds and the seriousness of them.
It also helps in these threads to know your location so we know what meds and supplies you may or may not have trouble getting. It matters greatly if you're in the US or Afghanistan.

I'll soak and clean his feet today and post more photos. I searched and checked as best I could and didn't notice any wounds or cuts but not positive. I'm in Texas and in the country where everyone has animals, TSC and local vets but they mostly handle cattle and horses but this boy is my baby so I want to do all I can.

 

[azygous]

While cleaning his feet and legs up, look closely for any discolorations, usually greenish in color if he has light colored legs, signally bruising. This would explain his favoring his right leg or foot.

 

[Holly13112]

While cleaning his feet and legs up, look closely for any discolorations, usually greenish in color if he has light colored legs, signally bruising. This would explain his favoring his right leg or foot.

While cleaning his feet and legs up, look closely for any discolorations, usually greenish in color if he has light colored legs, signally bruising. This would explain his favoring his right leg or foot.

Did a 20 minute soak in salt and baking powder since i don't have Epsom salt at the moment. I couldn't see any bruising but don't look great. Rubbed on triple antibiotic after the soak and currently typing one handed as I'm holding him. Still eats and drinks great poop normal not weird color or runny.

 

[azygous]

The one leg appears bruised, and the one foot pad does have bumblefoot that could use debriding of the scab. The one thin scab on the toe only needs topical ointment.

To debride, after soaking, take a fingernail and scrape the scab off. When it lifts off, it should have a pus plug attached. Be sure that it's all removed or as much as you can, then pack the cleaned wound with wound ointment. It helps to wrap it with vet elastic wrap over a non-stick gauze pad over the wound to keep dirt out so he can return outdoors.

After the debriding and wound treatment, unwrap in two days and check the progress of the wound healing. Also, you want to check for swelling and that the bandaging isn't cutting off circulation.

 

[Holly13112]

The one leg appears bruised, and the one foot pad does have bumblefoot that could use debriding of the scab. The one thin scab on the toe only needs topical ointment.

To debride, after soaking, take a fingernail and scrape the scab off. When it lifts off, it should have a pus plug attached. Be sure that it's all removed or as much as you can, then pack the cleaned wound with wound ointment. It helps to wrap it with vet elastic wrap over a non-stick gauze pad over the wound to keep dirt out so he can return outdoors.

After the debriding and wound treatment, unwrap in two days and check the progress of the wound healing. Also, you want to check for swelling and that the bandaging isn't cutting off circulation.

Got the scab off and cleaned out best I could. Thank goodness this rooster likes me lol. I put a pad of triple antibiotic soaked ointment then wrapped with a cut strip of vet tape. He's outside sun bathing and I'll check in just a bit to be sure not too tight etc. You have no idea how much I appreciate you and your help!!! Runner appreciates it too

 

[azygous]

Runner has a devoted keeper, and you are to be commended for the willingness to do whatever necessary for his well being.

Nice choice for the color if Runner's bandage. I'm sure it has lifted his mood and neutralized his discomfort.