How to treat this? Is it Bumblefoot?

[Chiquis]

Hi community,

Last night I noticed a black spot on each of my hen's feet. I called the vet but she isn't available until next month.

Do you know what is this? If it's Bumblefoot, what stage would it be?

I could try to address it if it's stage 1 or 2 but wouldn't feel comfortable if I have to use a scalpel to remove it.

 

[DotToDot]

It looks like bumblefoot. Have you tried ebsom salt baths?

 

[GoldyKai]

Hi community,

Last night I noticed a black spot on each of my hen's feet. I called the vet but she isn't available until next month.

Do you know what is this? If it's Bumblefoot, what stage would it be?

I could try to address it if it's stage 1 or 2 but wouldn't feel comfortable if I have to use a scalpel to remove it.

That does look like bumblefoot. Agreeing with what someone else said, try 20 epsom salt baths daily. I’d also recommend Owell draw salve, hydrogen peroxide, and Vetericyn for passive removal. If you really want to get in there, you’d start with picking off the scab and then trying to squeeze the infection out of packing the open wound with draw salve. I also recommend getting some boots for her to make sure the treatment doesn’t get wiped off.

 

[GoldyKai]

That does look like bumblefoot. Agreeing with what someone else said, try 20 epsom salt baths daily. I’d also recommend Owell draw salve, hydrogen peroxide, and Vetericyn for passive removal. If you really want to get in there, you’d start with picking off the scab and then trying to squeeze the infection out of packing the open wound with draw salve. I also recommend getting some boots for her to make sure the treatment doesn’t get wiped off.

Looking back on this, I noticed a typo. I meant only 2 or 3 epsom salt baths a day lol.