- Sep 28, 2013
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We just noticed a swelling on our girl's right foot and what appears to be a healed issue with a hole (all the way through) on her left foot. Any thoughts or recommendations are much appreciated!
Details:
1) Cuckoo Maran, 6 years old, normal weight for breed.
2) No change in behavior, still active and laying almost daily.
3) Just noticed this week.
4) No other chickens have any swellings, injuries or sickness.
5) No sign of trauma. The bottoms of her feet look perfectly normal. It is very slightly warm to the touch and I'm concerned about infection. It didn't seem to bother her as I inspected it and pushed on it (it's firm). I do not see any opening or black spot as I've read about in other threads--it is just a pink swelling.
7) No changes in diet--actively eating and drinking.
8) Poop looks normal.
9) No treatment thus far, we would like to treat her ourselves if possible to avoid the trauma of transporting her to the vet.
12) We have always used all natural aspen wood shavings in the coop. There are no signs of bugs in the shavings. The inside of the coop has white walls and flooring and we do not see any signs of insects.
Details:
1) Cuckoo Maran, 6 years old, normal weight for breed.
2) No change in behavior, still active and laying almost daily.
3) Just noticed this week.
4) No other chickens have any swellings, injuries or sickness.
5) No sign of trauma. The bottoms of her feet look perfectly normal. It is very slightly warm to the touch and I'm concerned about infection. It didn't seem to bother her as I inspected it and pushed on it (it's firm). I do not see any opening or black spot as I've read about in other threads--it is just a pink swelling.
7) No changes in diet--actively eating and drinking.
8) Poop looks normal.
9) No treatment thus far, we would like to treat her ourselves if possible to avoid the trauma of transporting her to the vet.
12) We have always used all natural aspen wood shavings in the coop. There are no signs of bugs in the shavings. The inside of the coop has white walls and flooring and we do not see any signs of insects.