Single hen

[Cazjohn]

Hi Guys!

 

Limpy one of my Ex-Batts has always had a deformed leg but her limp has been getting worse, on further investigation she has a small round flat wart-like growth on the underside of her foot right in the centre of the pad is this bumblefoot?

 

Any help would be appreciated

 

Caroline

[chelsea]

Bumblefoot looks quite "puffy" and swollen usually caused by bacteria getting into a cut.

 

Some chooks do have more prominent pads on their feet than others.

 

Do you have a picture?

 

If you are at all worried, take her to the vet - as the treatment for Bumblefoot is usually antibiotics

[ruth1]

It could be the start of it, as Chelsea say's go to the vet as you will need antibiotics if it is.

 

The best treatment I found (eventually) for bumblefoot was to pick the scab of bit at a time and use Dermisol cream which prevents the necrotic tissue growing back allowing the foot to heal- your vet would provide this cream. And its a long daily process.

[Cazjohn]

Thanks Guys, I'll try and get a picture on, it doesn't look particularly puffy just like a flat wart!