Natspringy Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 (edited) Hi all, Would love your thoughts, intend to go to vets but you guys are often a great guide for them! So in August Crumb ripped her nail off. I took her to vets (I didnt know how to treat properly) who trimmed it right down and wound powered. I've kept a close eye and all has been fine. But today I noticed her in the nest box whilst the others are all up. Got her out to have a look and it's peeling a little and she's lame on it. I've given it a wash and salvon as it seemed quite dry. Didn't do much more as vets probably need to see it properly. She seems okay in herself just very careful of her foot. Does it sound infected do you think? I'll call the vets when they open but was hoping you guys might know what's up. Bless her she's just finished a moult too. Thanks guys. Edited September 27, 2018 by Natspringy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 A side note the toe has never swollen or gone red and hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 It doesn’t sound infected but that doesn’t mean it isn’t. As I understand it chicken ‘pus’ is much harder than mammals so may not be hot the same. I cant really help with what may be wrong though - I’m surprised she’s fully lame on that foot if it’s just the one toe that’s the problem. It’s hard to tell but I think my young pekin ‘Duck’ has a useless toe after hatching with a curled foot (although I guess a painful toe would be different to a just useless one). Hope the vet can help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 I agree, doesn't sound infected, but it's hard to be sure without seeing it. If it's infected, you will usually be able to detect a hot spot, swelling or redness. If you're at all in doubt, then get her to the vet. I always say ion my courses that some people feel happy dealing with stuff at home, which would put others off - it's all down to experience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 Thanks guys. Took her to the vets. He felt maybe the toenail was infected and gave me iodine to treat. Just checked on her and it seems the nail has come off - just red pulp? I think so ringing the vet to check my treatment now. She's really resting the foot a lot today bless her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 It's typical it's 5 on a Friday that this happens. Not sure what to do with her now. Looks like it's causing her quite a bit of discomfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 I’m not sure you can do much more than the vet suggests. Try to keep it clean and as dry as you can and use the iodine. How’s she looking this morning? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 Thank you. She's doing okay. She's resting it. Just sorting it out now and she's having some meal worms. So still eating! That's the toe atm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share Posted October 2, 2018 Much better yesterday. Even running on it! 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Brilliant! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Good to hear 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
