Red Spot on Chicken Foot — Not limping

[pecky33]

Should this be a warning sign to something? I have a 4 year old Easter Egger that has these red spots on the bottom of a couple of her toes. Is this the beginning of bumblefoot or something else? Should I treat it or leave it and see if it works itself out?

About 5 months ago we had to put down 2 chickens with bad bumblefoot infections. They probably would’ve been treatable if I’d caught it sooner. We did a huge coop clean-out after that, though to get rid of the contagious infection. Is it possible I didn’t get all of it?

Back to present:
If this case IS bumblefoot am I supposed to dig in her foot when there seems to be nothing to dig out?

I’d appreciate all suggestions, questions, and help! Thanks!

 

[pecky33]

Anybody is welcome to give ideas!

@dawg53 @Eggcessive @Wyorp Rock @alinas2010 @Helping animals

 

[alinas2010]

I’m so sorry to hear about the chickens you lost. Bumblefoot is so frustrating.

Hmm to me those do look like they could be the beginning of bumblefoot, possibly caused by bruising. Like where skin is bruised and wearing thin maybe? Did this chicken have bumblefoot in the past? Do they have to jump down from something like a roost in the morning?

The experts will have much better ideas and advice than me, but have you looking in all of the crevices for a scab? Sometimes the scab is farther away from the swelling than you might think.

 

[pecky33]

I’m so sorry to hear about the chickens you lost. Bumblefoot is so frustrating.

Thanks

Did this chicken have bumblefoot in the past?

No.
She does roost on the same bars my other chickens do every night but they’re only 1 foot off the ground. And they don’t have any trees they perch in.

The experts will have much better ideas and advice than me, but have you looking in all of the crevices for a scab? Sometimes the scab is farther away from the swelling than you might think.

I don’t see any scabs on her foot.


Thanks for your support and suggestions!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

It's in the same spot on both feet, what is her roosting bar like? Does she perch on something different during the day?

Do you have photos?

It may be the beginning of Bumblefoot, but not there yet I don't think. I certainly wouldn't be digging around in the foot.

Should this be a warning sign to something? I have a 4 year old Easter Egger that has these red spots on the bottom of a couple of her toes. Is this the beginning of bumblefoot or something else? Should I treat it or leave it and see if it works itself out?

About 5 months ago we had to put down 2 chickens with bad bumblefoot infections. They probably would’ve been treatable if I’d caught it sooner. We did a huge coop clean-out after that, though to get rid of the contagious infection. Is it possible I didn’t get all of it?

Back to present:
If this case IS bumblefoot am I supposed to dig in her foot when there seems to be nothing to dig out?

I’d appreciate all suggestions, questions, and help! Thanks!

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