Is regular salt a good alternative to Epsom salt for bumblefoot treatment?

[Kr1spy_dreamz]

I currently have a hen who has bumblefoot and i was wondering if there's any alternatives for epsom salt like table salt.

 

[HollowOfWisps]

While both are considered a "salt" they are actually two very different things. Table salt (Sodium Chloride, NaCl) will not produce the same results as Epsom salt (Magnesium Sulfate, MgSO₄). Table salt is only useful in bumble foot treatment if you are making a homemade saline solution to flush the bumble.

 

[Kr1spy_dreamz]

While both are considered a "salt" they are actually two very different things. Table salt (Sodium Chloride, NaCl) will not produce the same results as Epsom salt (Magnesium Sulfate, MgSO₄). Table salt is only useful in bumble foot treatment if you are making a homemade saline solution to flush the bumble.

Oh ok, good to know. And another question, ive seen some videos where people scrape it off using a scalpel or a sharp object, can i do the same with my current situation?

 

[HollowOfWisps]

Oh ok, good to know. And another question, ive seen some videos where people scrape it off using a scalpel or a sharp object, can i do the same with my current situation?

I only cut it open as a last resort. Try flushing it will saline, chlorhexidine or even iodine then coating it well in Vetaricyn or plain old original Neosporin and wrapping it for a few days (change wraps daily). Then try pulling the scab off with tweezers first.

 

[Kr1spy_dreamz]

I only cut it open as a last resort. Try flushing it will saline, chlorhexidine or even iodine then coating it well in Vetaricyn or plain old original Neosporin and wrapping it for a few days (change wraps daily). Then try pulling the scab off with tweezers first.

Out of curiosity what is the purpose of the chlorhexidine and or iodine? Also thanks btw

 

[Cjsgnn]

I currently have a hen who has bumblefoot and i was wondering if there's any alternatives for epsom salt like table salt.View attachment 2896227

Just ran into this post did your chicken recover??? I had one with a severe bumblefoot issue and I did get it out and it recovered beautifully. It was my first experience with bumblefoot and I attached a before and after it's really gross...

be careful