Severe BUMBLE FOOT

[3eyondblessed]

Hi all,
I have a Silkie rooster who’s been struggling with severe bumblefoot, and the infection is affecting both of his feet. The infection has gotten much worse, with a very foul smell. I’ve tried removing the kernels and have been using Vetericyn antimicrobial poultry care spray, but the odor is intensifying, and I’m worried it’s spreading. However, I am unsure as to how he got it as his coop has been kept very clean.

Does anyone have experience with more aggressive treatments for bumblefoot, especially when it’s this severe? I’m open to stronger topical creams or sprays, or any other treatment suggestions. The infection seems to be deep, and I’d appreciate any recommendations for products that could help, including antibiotics or other options.

Thank you so much for any advice!

 

[Ingrid_Grace]

poor guy : (

Use a drawing salve like this one to help draw out the infection.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/JELSUBI-...uB1f_RF6OpUtSUcZXPIyhKoJAMomCi4saAsBQEALw_wcB

 

[DonyaQuick]

Are you putting a longer lasting antimicrobial on the wound before wrapping it up, or just vetricyn? I had some stubborn bumblefoot cases last year and had to iteratively drain & remove kernels, clean with vetricyn, dab dry around the outside, apply neosporin ointment pretty directly into the hole, apply drawing salve over that, then wrap and leave for 24h before repeating. As the foot improved I would leave it longer between sessions.

The neosporin that's safe to use with chickens is the original ointment with neomycin sulfate, bacitracin zinc, and polymyxin B sulfate.

 

[AGeese]

Hi all,
I have a Silkie rooster who’s been struggling with severe bumblefoot, and the infection is affecting both of his feet. The infection has gotten much worse, with a very foul smell. I’ve tried removing the kernels and have been using Vetericyn antimicrobial poultry care spray, but the odor is intensifying, and I’m worried it’s spreading. However, I am unsure as to how he got it as his coop has been kept very clean.

Does anyone have experience with more aggressive treatments for bumblefoot, especially when it’s this severe? I’m open to stronger topical creams or sprays, or any other treatment suggestions. The infection seems to be deep, and I’d appreciate any recommendations for products that could help, including antibiotics or other options.

Thank you so much for any advice!

you should really post photos of this.

 

[kalsea]

I highly recommend using tricide-neo for bumble foot. I had 3 salmon Faverolles with persistent (year long) bumblefoot and lost foot feathers, after a week of using a tricide-neo dip it cleared up within a month and they haven't had it since.

 

[kalsea]

Here's a useful link to how to treat your chicken

https://ouroneacrefarm.com/2013/11/09/bumblefoot-treatment-tricideneo/