Great update. Thanks for sharing it.
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Kglassmo
Thanks for your message, and positive feedback. honestly i just wanted to get it posted while it was fresh on my mind & current; thankful Ginger’s treatment was successful since she was so tiny.
When I add photos they automatically go into ‘gallery’, it’s been that way for years. I did try to add them separately but they just all went to gallery; figured that was how this website is set up so admin can look at and approve pics.
I’ve both written & read plenty of research articles that include zero pics or have a separate insert area for charts or photos referenced in the article. The goal is to help others and get the info out there.
When I add photos they automatically go into ‘gallery’, it’s been that way for years. I did try to add them separately but they just all went to gallery; figured that was how this website is set up so admin can look at and approve pics.
I’ve both written & read plenty of research articles that include zero pics or have a separate insert area for charts or photos referenced in the article. The goal is to help others and get the info out there.
MamaPoult
Got it! Thank you
Excellent article, but the only way I'm letting chickens near my shrimp is if they're on the same plate. 
Kglassmo
Typically do not include photography in scientific research articles, just tables, data and facts studied and correlated over time. But i understand that photos are helpful to ppl who have never seen or dealt with certain conditions.
Here’s what Bumblefoot really is (always hated that name): chronic inflammation of plantar metatarsal and or digital pads of foot (pododermatitis). Once inflammation sets it, skin and immune system weakens thus allowing opportunistic bacteria inside open sores. It’s usually staph which once inside skin is hard to cure as it is a facultative type of bacteria and has become immune to a variety of antibiotics. That’s what salt solutions (epsom, table salt, magnesium salts) work well to cleanse foot pads and loosen granuloma. Chlorhexidine wash, tea tree oils and Manuka honey work to treat because staph cannot become immune to those treatments.
As a researcher saw it heavily in commercial broiler flocks due to their selective/genetic breeding for obesity in breast tissue, and thus predisposition for hip dysplasia and general foot pad inflammation from unsanitary, crowded housing. Saw way too many birds euthanized or left untreated, because that was cheaper option. So, check your flock regularly if you’ve got heavy breeds, or wet run conditions. Prevention is always best, but understanding how to recognize symptoms helps too. Take care.
Here’s what Bumblefoot really is (always hated that name): chronic inflammation of plantar metatarsal and or digital pads of foot (pododermatitis). Once inflammation sets it, skin and immune system weakens thus allowing opportunistic bacteria inside open sores. It’s usually staph which once inside skin is hard to cure as it is a facultative type of bacteria and has become immune to a variety of antibiotics. That’s what salt solutions (epsom, table salt, magnesium salts) work well to cleanse foot pads and loosen granuloma. Chlorhexidine wash, tea tree oils and Manuka honey work to treat because staph cannot become immune to those treatments.
As a researcher saw it heavily in commercial broiler flocks due to their selective/genetic breeding for obesity in breast tissue, and thus predisposition for hip dysplasia and general foot pad inflammation from unsanitary, crowded housing. Saw way too many birds euthanized or left untreated, because that was cheaper option. So, check your flock regularly if you’ve got heavy breeds, or wet run conditions. Prevention is always best, but understanding how to recognize symptoms helps too. Take care.
Lillith37
Thank you! I’m glad to hear it’s useful and accessible.
