When is it in the clear?

[Quarterhorses1]

Hey guys! I have a quick question!
So I’m a bumblefoot pro when it comes to chickens. I’ve healed dozens and made a signature foot wrap technique! But now my turkey had bumblefoot. On the top of her toe. I did the surgery and removed the entire thing. I found a tiny maggot and LOTS of puss. I flushed it thoroughly. But when I unwrapped it today, I saw that there was a dark brown /black scab. At what point is it healed? I don’t think it came back, but how do I tell?

 

[ChickNanny13]

IMO leave it ... Agree with you, suspecting it's a healing scab

 

[Quarterhorses1]

IMO leave it ... Agree with you, suspecting it's a healing scab

Ok, thanks. I gently poked the area around the scab with my little tool and the flesh is healthy , so I’m going to leave it

 

[TropicalChickies]

Agree with Chicknanny. Sometimes when bumblefoot is more advanced, it heals with a dark scab. It might eventually go away or always be there. Examining it as you did is a good way to tell if the flesh is healthy or there's another abscess forming underneath