4m x 3m Omlet pen, cube, new auto door still boxed and coop light

[ruth1]

Thought Ella my Salmon Faverolle wasnt quite her usual cheeky self yesterday. However she was reluctant to come out of the cube this moning so I lifted her and gave her a look over and noticed that she's got what I can only call a blister ( small circular raised patch of scales, not bleeding) on the sole of each foot, shes obviously feeling footsore.

My fist thought was scaly leg but apart from these 2 blisters she looks ok.

 

Im not sure what to do about it - advice please

[Egluntyne]

It sounds as if it could be the beginnings of a condition called Bumblefoot, which will need antibiotics as it is caused by a bacteria

 

If the foot gets hot and very red, a trip to the vet is on the cards I'm afraid.

 

Don't be tempted to pick at it as it could make matters worse.

 

A gentle bathe in tepid mildly salty water will soothe it a bit.

 

Below is a picture of established Bumblefoot

 

http://club.omlet.co.uk/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=9928

[ruth1]

Thanks Egluntine, Ive googled it and I think your right, trip to the vet tomorrow morning then , Im off to give her feet a bathe just now.

[Ain't Nobody Here]

Sorry to hear about your poorly girl - good for you that you spotted it soon enough. Hope the vet sorts her out!

[ruth1]

Been to the vet and yes it is Bumblefoot so we have a course of antibiotics, for a girl who's very vocal she was really well behaved at the vet, so lets hope it clears up soon.

[Egluntyne]

Beest of luck with the treatment.

[Ain't Nobody Here]

Good that you got such a quick diagnosis. Hopefully the antibiotics will clear it up soon .