Spinning Top Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 My RIR has swollen pads under both her feet. They're not red, hot or tender (I pressed them lightly today), no black / discoloured areas and she seems to be walking normally. We've got a Cube and she walks up and down the steps (no jumping). So to me, not classic Bumblefoot, at least not according to what I've read or the pictures I've seen. They're on wood chip in a WIR and there's a tarpaulin over the top so it's nice and dry. Is it normal for big girls to get more cushioning as they get older? I didn't notice it before today but she doesn't like being picked up so tbh, I don't do it as often as I used to. She's nearly 5 years old and I'm pretty sure she's still laying. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 The fact that it's in both her feet doesn't scream bumblefoot and that is usually quite obvious. It could be that she's a big girl and you've not notice before. If she were mine I'd keep an eye on her, maybe take photos and compare them in a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinning Top Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 Thanks Lewis, will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Oh dear, I must be having a 'hard of understanding' day as it wasn't until I got to the end of your post and read the bit about her still laying that I realised it was one of your chickens you were reffering to! Spent ages trying to work out what RIR was in terms of SIL, OH, etc. Anyway, hope she is OK...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 The fact that it's in both her feet doesn't scream bumblefoot and that is usually quite obvious. Gemma has bumblefoot on both feet (she is on antibiotics right now) Zoe also has tiny scabs on both feet too I would definitely keep an eye on her feet, taking photos like Lewis said is a really good idea and then you can compare what they look like - so much easier than trying to remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinning Top Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 Thanks everybody....no change and she's still walking fine so I guess she''s just got big feet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Glad to hear she's ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Glad to hear she's ok Me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
