Bumblefoot surgery necessary?

[bethanyjbarrette]

I’ve attached a photo of bumblefoot I discovered today. I’ve never had a chicken with bumblefoot before, so I’m uncertain how to tell if I will need to remove it with a scalpel, or if soaking and wrapping daily will allow it to heal.

 

[Eggcessive]

That doesn’t look like it is swollen or has an abscess inside it yet. So I would treat it medically. Betadine (povidone iodine) 10% solution mixed with sugar into a paste can be applied to the sore (known as sugardine,) and covered with a 2x2 gauze folded in quarters. Then take vet wrap or cohesive bandage cut into 1 inch strips, and wrap the foot as in this video below, and change it every other day. Some use PRID drawing salve on mild bumblefoot as well.

 

[Eggcessive]

Sugardine (povidone iodine plus sugar) recipe is here:
https://prepperswill.com/sugardine-cheap-homemade-antiseptic/

 

[bethanyjbarrette]

That doesn’t look like it is swollen or has an abscess inside it yet. So I would treat it medically. Betadine (povidone iodine) 10% solution mixed with sugar into a paste can be applied to the sore (known as sugardine,) and covered with a 2x2 gauze folded in quarters. Then take vet wrap or cohesive bandage cut into 1 inch strips, and wrap the foot as in this video below, and change it every other day. Some use PRID drawing salve on mild bumblefoot as well.

Thank you! It is a bit swollen and she is limping, but I don’t think it’s too far progressed. Should I try to get the little “kernel” out after soaking, or just try the ointment without trying to get anything out?

 

[Eggcessive]

She might be limping because it is sore. Yes, you could try to get a kernel of pus out of it with some squeezing if there is one inside. Here is another link to read about doing that:
https://www.tillysnest.com/2015/12/non-surgical-bumblefoot-treatment-html/