I'm thinking my problem is hemp bedding in the coop. Same principle! Sharp upon landing.IS IT THE PINE NEEDLES?? In my 10+ years with chickens I never had a single case of bumble foot. Now we live in a new place which has an awesome area of pine trees that the chicken LOVE. It's super cool in the summer and a place to perch out of the rain, etc. However, I'm now constantly battling bumble foot!! Is it the pine needles poking them when the jump down, or am I just incredibly unlucky all of a sudden. Do I need to take out all of the needles and cover with something else?? I'm going nuts here!