I noticed my oldest hen was not as mobile and stood more on one feet. Since it’s in the 10-20s I thought she was just cold, but decided to check her feet just in case. It looks like she has bumblefoot. There seems to be a giant kernel but very little swelling. it is obviously causing her discomfort. What do I do now? I know I need to pick out the scabbed area, drain the pus, clean, apply antibiotics then wrap..
I guess my biggest dilemma is how ti wrap her feet without her picking it to pieces, and also it’s the middle of winter and while I really don’t want to keep her inside until she recovers, I feel that I may need to?
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
I guess my biggest dilemma is how ti wrap her feet without her picking it to pieces, and also it’s the middle of winter and while I really don’t want to keep her inside until she recovers, I feel that I may need to?
Any advice is greatly appreciated.