Apparently it is quite effective on Bumblefoot in its early stages. B&G Macaw, Galah, 5 cockatiels, 50 billion and a half budgies. You can use this salve to treat and heal wounds, or to keep flock members from pecking at wounds. Homemade Drawing Salve Recipe (And Its Benefits!) The thing is, once an accident like that happens, besides treating for the wound itself, we have to watch them carefully, to ensure bumblefoot doesn't set in. If you have a vet nearby, perhaps they could evaluate for you and treat. Noticed her limping a little and looked closer and she had 2 large abcesses poking up between her toes! Use it on frostbitten rooster combs, bumblefoot, wounds, irritations—the possibilities are endless. On a side note, the internet is full of a variety of techniques to treat bumblefoot from home surgeries to applying drawing salves to help release the eschar plug. But I made significant mistakes in the timing, dressing and post-operative care, which caused her a lot of unnecessary stress. What should I do? I applied neosporin, a gauze pad, and wrapped with vet wrap. Great-uncle Ray’s neighbor Laura here… Thank you so much for sharing your Non-Surgical Bumblefoot Treatment Method ! There was no redness, no visible injury, not even much swelling if any. I’m so sorry for your loss. Is this cream really important or can an iodine based spray do the job? Keeping an eye on her, as it’s muddy & damp. If you can find Vetericyn it is also wonderful on wounds and even can be used in the eyes. My husband just wants to take off everything and let them go. There’s no scab, see a white thing (plug?) After about 45 minutes of soaking the scabs came off but the pus plug inside (which wasn’t terribly large) didn’t want to budge without bleeding and I didn’t want to dig around inside the wound. My girls infections have pretty much cleared up, I am waiting for the last of the scabs to come off but they are getting small cuts between their toes from the bandages. Many thanks for your advice. BANTAM BATTLE-- Belgian VS. Miniature Bantams Bickering Thread! I first attributed it to her hard molt. The other foot had a very small scab that popped out easily. Hi – thanks so much for the information. My get does see chickens but the way she told me to bandage I just can’t replicate. If it hadn’t been for those toenails that needed trimming (the 5th toe that never touches the ground), she was otherwise asymptomatic. The best part of this ointment is that it is completely painless and also it can be used without the prescription. If you are concerned, I would reach out to a local vet that treats chickens. I soaked my girls foot in Epsom salts. Here is a wonderful bumblefoot remedy from my vet. That being said, a cellulitis can result in the foot/leg or even a blood infection called sepsis. Prid salve's main ingredients are carbolic acid, arnica, calendula, echinacea and sulphur in an ointment of beeswax, petrolatum and parabens. After each soaking, I dried her toes, put on Neosporin, a padded band-aid and over that, vetwrap. Give him a big squeeze for me and so glad to hear that everything went smoothly! Hi I have a chicken who has 2 little lesions on her foot smaller than Tilly’s but on same foot her pad is swollen. I will be wishing him a speedy recovery. Thank you for this advice. I didn’t catch it early, the toe is swollen and her foot is warm. It is possible that the bumble foot could have progressed to a systemic infection (sepsis) not by your doing but by the natural progression of the bumble foot. I understand your concern. I've cleaned and taken out the "kernel." Good morning. I am so glad that she has you to take care of her. It’s a fabulous natural alternative to Ichthammol, which is a chemical ointment and drawing salve sold in most livestock stores. Epsom salt foot baths daily also help to soften up the skin of the foot. For the treatment of mild cases, some veterinarians recommend soaking the foot in a solution of Tricide Neo. So happy to help. Will keep you posted! Hen Healer– Blue tinted salve to treat minor skin injury. I use a Duoderm pad on the wound and cover with rolled gauze and Vetwrap. After each soak, I tried to loosen the plug, but it wasn’t ready. Keep on doing what you are doing. Every few days should be fine. It really made me think “okay, I can do this! It can also be from lack of Vitamin A and Niacin in the diet. We got the eschar out with no bleeding at all. I managed to loosen and remove the plug after a good soak, but there doesn’t seem to be any pus or hard yellow bits and it will bleed (this is day 2 of treatment) more than what I’ve read. They are bedded in about 6 inches of sand inside and out, but they are free ranged. I would leave the new scab alone. Sharing adventures with backyard chickens, beekeeping, gardening, crafting, cooking and more. Chickens, Bees, Gardens, Art and Yummy Goodness. WARNING SOME GROSS (NOT TOO BAD) PICS AHEAD! 32. Prior to that, I have to say they were walking around on their own feces for a number of months. Glad to hear that everyone else is doing okay. He might need to be seen by a veterinarian. Chickens are pretty amazing and resilient. We just got chickens a week ago from a friend. For those of you who are not familiar with a drawing salve/black salve, it "draws" out any foreign object in the body... ie. Any ideas? Apr 8, 2012 - Explore Kate's board "Farm Fun" on Pinterest. It should not bleed, but if it does, don’t worry. Hope it’s not too late! OK--So I'm frantic and desperate. First mistake: Dressing. Black ointment or Ichthyol Salve, also known as “Drawing Salve“ is often used to treat minor surface problems such as sebaceous blisters, boils, ingrown toenails, and wood. Article by Leah @ Fabulous Farm Girl. I just finished the procedure and fingers crossed she heals well! Naturally treating bumblefoot with herbs and essential oils is more than likely the easiest and more successful route to take. As my husband says, “She’s doing chicken things!” She loves being pampered in the small little coop and she is walking and scratching around nicely as if nothing ever happened. Birds that are deficient in Vitamin A are more prone to developing bumblefoot. Do you know where I can get duoderm GFC in the UK? Would it be okay to apply triple antibiotic ointment to it and then wrap so it can soften it that way? Re the egg withdrawal, are you referring to not using any of her eggs after topically treating with TricideNeo? If this occurs, a visit to the vet is probably necessary for some oral antibiotics and possible surgical wound treatment. Any ideas what this was? You might consider trying a drawing salve instead of the soaks…. When I picked her up to look for injuries, I was shocked at how bony she was and concluded that she was just dying — she is nine years old, after all. This will surely help. Thanks again! Bumble Foot: Causes and Treatment Options Index of Bird Diseases Bumblefoot occurs in all species of birds; however, this condition is rarely seen in the wild. In fact, it was worse, both feet were affected.Bumble foot is an uncommon occurrence in chickens, but it can happen to all birds. In bumblefoot, the eschar can vary in size. I think the bumblefoot was a red herring. I wrapped it up with Vetricin spray, Neosporin and a Manuka honey pad and a regular bandage over it. Sounds like it could be a more severe infection. What are your thoughts on this as your non surgical procedure seems to only deals with point 1? I’m having problems with her because she is over being caught and bandaged. Nov 19, 2013 - Bumblefoot is fairly common in backyard chicken flocks, but fairly easy to treat if caught early enough. If you believe there is evidence of infection, then you should seek out a veterinarian for proper evaluation and treatment. Came across your non surgical removal page and decided to give it a go as we did not feel comfortable cutting the bumblefoot out. I did this yesterday and after over 20 min of soaking it still was hard to get scab off. Is it normal for a hen to want to rest the day after this treatment? We treated her according to your directions. Is there a way that I can send pictures? I am so happy to hear this news Sue! I have iodine – would that suffice? I think you are describing a very early state. It will stop. Hen won't walk. That might help prevent injury in the future. I ended up soaking her toes 15 minutes at a time for 3 days. I would monitor it for now. It is also known as Original "Black" Drawing Salve and as Smiles Prid Drawing Salve. You are so welcome! Bumblefoot is one of those backyard chicken diseases that’s pretty simple to understand and treat, although it definitely requires some first aid. Next apply a bit of Neosporin to the bottom of the foot pad. Glad she is feeling better! I sprayed it with Vetercyrin and some anti bacterial cream in the hole. Perform this at your own risk. Should I be soaking her foot every time? From what you describe, it sounds like she is healing and this is part of the process. Drawing salve is an ointment that can be used to treat a variety of skin inflammations. I decided to check it out, and found the big black circle in the middle. Also, never be afraid to reach out to a local avian vet. Keep up the great work! Disclaimer: This is my first time caring for chickens, and originally, this was my dad’s project that I have since stepped in to help him manage because he had not a clue what all they required. I knew a time would probably come when I needed to tend to bumblefoot in my flock and Lucy needed me now. Keep me posted. Bumblefoot can be treated if caught early; however, the fact that the injury is on the foot of your chicken, makes treatment difficult. May 9, 2020 - Explore Helen's board "Chickens" on Pinterest. The use of Ichthammol, popular with modern veterinarians, traces back to the 19th century. She still has a limp but seems to be improving. 2 of them are very mild and limited to 1 foot. Oh you are most welcome. You don’t want to affect the circulation and blood flow to the foot. With the transition to the new website, perhaps the email got a bit messed up. I hope this helps and so sorry for the delay in responding to you. I went to change her dressing this morning and I noticed it was scabbing over again. It amazed me that, afterward, she was running and walking around like a happy chicken. Bumblefoot Treatment for Early Onset Infection Early onset of the infection is treatable by soaking the foot with the use of warm water, Epson salt, and a healing salve. No response--swelling still hot and painful. Thanks so much for putting this up- your information saved our already jumpy Australorpe a long trip to the vet- I soaked hers twice and couldn’t budge it, she was getting restless (and it was extremely hot) so I disinfected it and wrapped it- 4 days later I soaked again and everything went exactly as you wrote it! She’s absolutely my favourite hen and a great mother. We wrapped her up in a towel, massaged her foot in the warm epson salt water and started working out the eschar. That will help if she does have pain. While waiting give your girl some love. i love him like viola loved dusky.