Bumblefoot hit my flock so hard. I had to ACT QUICKLY (No Surgery!)

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Henlo, dear friends! There is some really good and important info in this video, especially regarding the treatment of bumblefoot. That being said, unfortunately, there is one fairly significant mistake in this video. Bumblefoot is *not* considered contagious by the general consensus among experts. In the video, I presented it as so, and for that, I apologize. If I had to do it over again, I would discuss my nuanced take on the idea that bumblefoot is not contagious because I have a different take on it. Please see my thoughts in this correction video (please watch it all the way through because I do give some important info in the second half): kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGq7kI2BnZmAo7s

[@cherylgawne711]

When will you come to Canada again!???👀

[@Tripplesmoke]

kinda worried because now I feel like I need to fact check everything you just said after that part. I thought" how the hell is infection caused by physical injury contagious?"

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

@@Tripplesmoke@Tripplesmoke I always make it a point to tell folks to consider doing their own research along with listening to what others have to say. That includes what I have to say. Frankly, I would be more worried if someone *didn't* point out their mistakes. For more clarity on what I think about the contagious nature of bumblefoot and why I said what I said in this video, I would recommend the correction video linked in my comment above.

[@tracyroake2815]

I did not realize bumblefoot was contagious! I had a Rhode Island red that got bumblefoot:-(, and I did the Epsom salt soak several times and we actually got it off and out! And in about a week she was doing great

[@cherylbertolini3140]

my avian vet said it wasn't contagious

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I'm so glad!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

@cherylbertolini I'm surprised by that. Staph is definitely contagious, but it's also ubiquitous so there needs to be other factors involved for it to spread. Maybe that's what the vet meant.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Okay, so, it does look like the general consensus is that bumblefoot isn’t considered contagious. I am going to put out a correction video so I can explain why I came to this conclusion and what I think about the consensus. I’m sorry! It’s my mistake for making this video too quickly.

[@jerialexis5647]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia Staph is contagious/spreadable.. I would err on that side. I am a retired RN and have seen lots of lovely staph infections. That is why you should wear gloves and treat it with caution :)

[@LishaJoya]

i use Epson salt on my turkey named POP CORN when he got it....he was not loving the Tupperware container rig i made for him with the hole in the top for 15 mins a day i placed him in- but it took 2 weeks this way to get his food healed. Now is is off running at me for a hug every time i come home from work. Turkey Hugs are the best!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Haha I love that name!

[@SequoiaRaven]

They are the best!

[@seedhound]

I had an outbreak of bumblefoot in my flock several years ago. The infections started after purchasing wood shavings from a local shutter factory. The wood was imported from Africa. I treated my affected hens with removal of the bumble and packing the wound with sulfa powder. The hens wore a "boot" for several days after the removal procedure. Importantly, I removed the imported wood shavings and returned to using hay and leaves in the coop. Those shavings had something funky in them!

[@conniewalsh9330]

One of my hens was limpimg. The sore on her pad got hot, red, and it swelled. Soaking wasn't helping. A hard pocket of pus developed above her claw. I found an avian vet who emptied the pocket. Antibiotics, painkiller, and an Xray to confirm no bone infection. She stayed inside until the meds were finished. The treatment wasn't cheap. But the thought of prying out the corn without controlling pain was something I couldn't do.

[@Thefightfortruth]

I took my first bumblefoot case to the vet. He showed me how to remove it (yes surgically). It takes less than 2 weeks to go away. It did not come back in most cases.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

That's a good vet!

[@bun9000]

we need more bumblefoot content!! i've been struggling with this with my flock more than anything else.. and it's always something that comes around when i try to accommodate them from harsh weather conditions.. i hate having to consider that when trying to make them more comfortable!

[@theurbanthirdhomestead]

Is it the bedding you're using?

[@Thedreamscaper2008]

Thank you for this info! I have 2 in my flock of 60 with bumble foot.

[@Clydesmith2119]

I always always always enjoy watching your videos. We have delt with the dreaded bubble foot. I agree with all you content on this subject. We treat the same and we love Prid. ❤

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you!!

[@katedutchie]

I was not aware that bumblefoot is contagious. I have treated three of my hens previously. I did the at home procedure involving picking out the core. I promise I didn’t cut into any healthy issue! My girls didn’t even squirm. Then I flushed the “hole” with saline, then bandaged. It definitely works. But I am excited to have another option for treatment! Edit I forgot to add I use chlorhexidine acetate ointment! It is a antiseptic used for bacterial and fungal infections in animals.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Sounds like a great treatment plan! I may need to do another video regarding the contagious part. Staph is everywhere, so there need to be certain circumstances in order for bumblefoot to appear in many members of the flock. I might need to do a correction video so I can be more clear on how it can spread.

[@BigsexyChickenthighs]

This is happening to my flock to.thank you

[@MorePranaGardens]

I'm dealing with this right now and haven't been able to find good answers. Thank you for this video.

[@lulabelle4760]

I use blu kote (contains gentian violet-used to be used for humans to treat genital warts back in the day)and have healed bumblefoot. Can soak or not- still works. I apply it every 3-5 days til gone.

[@hoosierpioneer]

The crows bring us shiny gifts on a regular basis, dropping them in the run and yard. Unfortunately they bring broken glass and pottery!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Oh my!! Silly crows.

[@SequoiaRaven]

This is awesome Dalia!! I love the colloidal silver gel idea. It's amazing what herbs can do, and they don't contribute to antibiotic resistant bacteria! Thanks for the great example and for the smile 😃 🥰😍

[@megano.6808]

THANK YOU for providing a less aggressive approach than doing at home surgery! I would if I had to, but was dreading it. I much prefer to be a little more conservative in treatment if it will work. Hopeful my bumble-footed girls will pull through!

[@americanpatriot7247]

I don't know if this actually helps, but I check my chicken's feet at least once a week. If their feet are muddy or they have walked in poop I hold them and put their foot in a cup of water and swish their foot back and forth loosening up the offending stuff and wipe off the foot with a paper towel. Their feet have been good for the 1.5 years I've had them. (Crossed fingers!)

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Sounds like they are in very good care!

[@Watchoutforsnakez]

8:47 info starts . Thank you for helping by me maam. I got my first bumblefoot right now after 5 years of havin chickens. Very useful!

[@tammyuzee1273]

This makes so much sense thank you for sharing

[@julieolson6926]

Thank you for your content regarding chickens. I have come to your channel several times, this fall many times as our flock of 14 birds got hit with a trifecta of issues at the same time: fall molt, scaly leg mites, AND bumblefoot. Mind you, I am in my very first year of chicken tending. Unfortunately 3 died because I didn't know Bumble was happening right away. I have been working hard for 3.5 months and I am happy to say we are almost to a point where they are all doing awesome yet again. Having chickens is hard work, but rewarding when I saw how I was able to save the lives of 11 before it was too late.

[@SarahS1214]

Thank you for the great video! I don’t have chickens yet but watch your videos for information. You always have lots of great information! So cute with the little foot wraps! They must like the warm water just sitting there. Oh good you have all the products down below. Such a help! I love your little bubbles with the chickens talking. You are wonderful! 😁

[@JudyZimShadHomesteader]

- Bumblefoot Epson salt poultice jar for horses applied and wrapped up Or make Epson salt . Aloe Vera, distilled water glycerin After it softens up use colonic silver then apply drawing salve and wrap. Then days later again the Epson salt poultice and a couple days later see if it’s piped or u can squeeze it out . Chronic infections in your flock can also be caused by a Vitamin A deficiency. This deficiency can make them susceptible to other things like conjunctivitis and sinusitis, too. If you can't find anything in your flock's environment that may be causing wounded feet---and if their perch is comfortable, wide and smooth---perhaps a Vitamin A deficiency could be an underlying cause. This is pretty unlikely in birds that have access to green pasture, since grass itself is a very good source of vitamin A. Bumblefoot is a serious problem, but it's not contagious in the way a cold is contagious. A knowledgeable vet would be able to explain further The other kind of infection touching skin-to-skin can spread a diff kind of staph from one person to another. Staph can be picked up from surfaces that are often touched, like phones or doorknobs. Sometimes shared personal items, like towels, soap, or sports equipment can spread staph. Pus from an abscess is especially contagious on skin or surfaces..

[@llway2869]

We have our first bumble foot infection in our small 7-chicken flock. I was able to have a mobile vet come and inspect everything. She said we caught it super early, thankfully. None are limping, but everyone has at least one black spot. She gave us an antibiotic cream (silver based) to put on their feet daily, but said we don't need to soak at this time. She thinks this should clear it up. So we are watching closely. I only noticed because I had one chicken who needed a butt rinse and I checked her feet and saw it. Then I checked everyone's feet. I kind of freaked out and watched ALL the videos and of course didn't want to do anything invasive. So thankful for our mobile vet. We are close to an excellent university vet hospital, but it's so expensive and stressful to get the chickens seen there, especially with bird flu precautions (birds must be isolated upon arrival), that I wouldn't have been able to get all of them examined. Glad to know what you do for your flock. I do have some Prid and Epsom salts, bathing tubs, vet wrap, antiseptic (I use chlorhexadine), all just in case, and I'm spraying off their roosting area with Oxine. Thank you for all your good info!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I'm glad you caught it early and that you have such good vet care!

[@sandras5317]

Where can I get the prid? The Chorhexadine?

[@llway2869]

@@sandras5317 I found them both on Amazon

[@aliciaspears7847]

In my area, tractor supply Co sells the disinfectant. I had to order prid online from Walmart

[@valkyrie1066]

I love your carved wood sign. ❤❤ We never had a "run" of it. There were situations to be changed; the ones who accompanied us out into woods and beaches and asphalt wore shoes (Crazy-K Farms) The ones that walked mainly on hay and grass were usually okay. My cockeral is addicted to air conditioning and clean, fluffy blankets. He has the softest green dinosaur feet I've ever seen, so he is getting shoes. We had the whole setup on the farm; iodine, biopsy punches, vet wrap...and ICE of course. We held it against the area before using the biopsy punch. Trying to make sure he doesn't get them harmed, but he likes to jump down OFF the highest places he can find. (teenagers...) He has a mix of feed pellets, peanut and lard pellets, crushed corn, grubs and mealworms out all the time. He forages outside for hours every day, and, of course, from our dinner plates and the dog's dish during the evenings. Okay, I've seen some handy soaking tubs. Depending on the chicken's size; up to Sterlite totes have been used, with a hold in the top for the bather's head.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Sounds like he's in really good care!

[@jenniferkatsoulas3824]

I have a small flock of 7. I try to do body checks monthly…not easy…need someone to hold them. Last year I had 4 with bumblefoot…but I have one chicken that gets it at least 2 times a year. I do the epsom salt and the prid and the vitricine. I try to catch it before they are limping…still takes about 4 weeks to heal. Once or twice I could only do the soak every few days…and it was fine. So don’t stress if you can’t do it daily…as long as you can do it! Hate bumblefoot!!

[@theurbanthirdhomestead]

What bedding are you using? 🤔

[@jenniferkatsoulas3824]

I use sand…easy to scoop poop daily! I put straw in the winter

[@ejharris7607]

Hardwood mulch splinters is more than likely the culprit. Try switching up to a softer pine mulch or shavings.

[@tamasitarod3176]

Didn't know it was contagious.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I think I’m going to put out another video explaining this further. All the major literature says it’s not contagious, but then they also say it’s contagious to humans. It’s staph, so I don’t understand how it couldn’t be contagious between birds, especially since I’ve seen outbreaks in flocks, with several birds having it, over and over during my time doing this.

[@tamasitarod3176]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia being staph, oh my, probably is then.

[@wrtpbd]

its not

[@kerryl4031]

Had the odd episode with bumblefoot, thankfully it has never affected any others. I used the vet's disinfectant wash "Hibiscrub", diluted to bathe the feet (Inga the Swedish Flower hen that wasn't - the worst of the demon twins had it on both feet). I had some horse poultice pads and I cut them to size and then used vetwrap. It took about a week to get the biggest one out - just popped and the core came with it. Then it was just vetwrap without the poultice for a couple of days because it healed very quickly. I still bathed it though to make sure. I do have Epsom salts in case any hen is egg bound. Good to know that it works for the footsies too! Easier for ducks if they get it, because bandaging a duck foot is soooo tricky - and it comes off quick. Cheers and all the best.

[@samanthahoos9827]

❤ I’ve only seen bumble foot on animals on wire caging so his was very interesting! Thank you! 😊

[@glenncarroll3603]

I do this hot water with Epsom salt treatment too, but I use a small plastic tote to put the liquid in, then put the bird in and cover tote with wire, refrigerator shelf is excellent for this. Leave bird in tote about 20 minute's or so.

[@clarissaf3521]

13 of my 20 hens in one coop had it! I’m still treating them cause I decided I couldn’t treat all at once! Now I’m hyper vigilant!! And we’re gonna change the roosts to 2x4’s so they have a flat surface! Just funny to hear that it’s apparently very common right now which makes me feel better!

[@ivirnovana1664]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@marycrittenden1210]

Great info as always!

[@jaylajarrard916]

Thank you for this! I had to take over caring for neglected chickens and Ive never had chickens. Several chickens had bumblefoot and the only solution I was finding was to do surgery. My husband and I followed the directions to a tee and the chicken ended up dying. Unfortunately, I live in the middle of nowhere so we just contact a horse vet who gave us antibiotics but they still have bumblefoot. Since we already lost one chicken, Im scared to do anything in fearing of losing another...

[@saraanderson8858]

I am at my wits end with keeping my chickens' environment dry. Their run is covered, but it's rained so much this summer in CT that the ground is constantly wet. Luckily, I can let them out in the yard all day, but it's just as saturated, if not moreso. I'm surprised they haven't developed bumblefoot or some other issue.

[@heidiandrews9432]

Thank you very informative ❤

[@maren807]

Yes! 2 of my ducks and my rooster all got bumblefoot at the same time! 🤦‍♀️

[@mardiahring66]

One of my girls got Bumble foot shortly after I put wood shavings in their coop. I soaked them in Epson salt daily, wrapped with Frankincense and kept inside. As I soaked them I worked the boil type sore. Eventually after a couple weeks I was able to work the kernel out without issue. Continued with the soak and wrap for another week as it healed. Kept her inside and clean until it healed. No further issues once I went back to straw.

[@GreenfieldsHomeplace]

I got my girls when they were pullets and they STILL do not like to be picked up. I have tried and tried to get them used to being picked up. I pray they don’t get bumblefoot but if so, I will keep doing what I always do…try to sneak up and grab them. 😁

[@kerryl4031]

Try doing it after they've gone to bed. Easier to handle then (she says after getting smacked in the nose by our Orpingtons when we first were new to chickens) because they are sleepy.

[@wethepeoplesvoice6174]

QUESTION: The chicken I have that has bumble foot? Has feathers on her legs and feet and when we tried to wrap it the feathers when we removed the wrap? Was causing sores. And it wasn’t wrapped tight. I’m a nurse so I’m going to try and get some different booties. I thought about a VERY small amount of blu kote just to keep it sealed cause the top of her foot was so taught like a huge bubble and it needed to be drained and I’m so glad we did cause the amount of pus and drainage and kernel that did come out! We didn’t even barely Lance it. Multiple pieces came out. But we’re still soaking and cleansing frequently. It has gotten WAY better. Now, I also have a green queen who’s limping but we haven’t seen anything in her foot. Not sure why she’s not putting weight on her right foot. But maybe it’s not surfaced yet. I’m still trying to figure out what else it could be! Thanks for this video. Any thoughts on blu kote? I know it’s frowned on by some. But we can’t wrap the two chickens that have feathers on their feet. Thank you so much. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@carlamahlberg1854]

I am dealing with bumblefoot now as well. It is awful. I had a vet remove it, and it made it worse. Now he is on antibiotics.I didn't know bumblefoot was contagious either.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I honestly didn't know until last year!

[@67mysweet]

Oh my goodness yes! I now have 7 chickens with bumblefoot. I am just going crazy trying to get these girls healed up, but have had a couple of the girls had it on both feet and its been so time consuming! Been doing surgery, but I'm going to do my best to try it your way. Thanks so much for the info! Love your flock! So cute!!!

[@taralynn4799]

Me too. It is contagious in my opinion. Just like the boils/abscesses wrestlers get and the bacteria is left in the locker room. AKA- “staph” infections… and they will not let you continue if you have the boil until it heals- so yes, it IS contagious

[@theurbanthirdhomestead]

Perhaps it's something in the bedding. Did you try something different?

[@inezvasquez8104]

Thank you for this information!!!

[@tamasitarod3176]

Oh my. I never had to deal with bumblefoot yet. And I say yet, because just had for the first time horrible flystrike. IT WAS AWFUL! I can't believe I didn't catch it.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

It happens to the best of us!

[@tamasitarod3176]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia It was the most awful thing that I've been through so far with my chickens. I felt helpless.

[@jimp7092]

hello, thank you for this video. After watching I went out and checked my hens. One has bumblefoot. So I knew what to do. She has been soaked, Prid, and wrapped. Thank you my President of Chickenlandia......I need you.

[@GeorgiasGarden]

I would love to use hemp bedding it’s just way too expensive.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I completely understand!

[@deannne]

I appreciate your take on treating it slowly and gently as opposed to surgery. I would feel the same. A couple of our chickens are limping. Because we have so many, they are not tame and I don't want to stress them out by chasing and catching them. What I have noticed is that they don't have the marker at the bottom of the foot, HOWEVER their feet are clumpy with hard looking grey scales, and feathers are thinning on their sweet heads, and their faces are also less red and slightly scaly grey too. Is this bumble foot or something else?? (We're in south Africa)

[@vint2mod]

I have 3 chickens with Bumblefoot… so far we have been treating them wrapping etc. I’m sooo tired of this it is sooo exhausting, plus with the hot/wet summer heat it’s been a month! My sweet polish girl was the first to get it and she appeared to have been “healed” however, I never saw a “plug” or “kernel” come out… sadly there seems like there is still a hard knot moving around her pad and in between her toe. Her foot it is also larger than the other foot as well (no heat, no pain). She also has been super broody too. 😩 There are no vets that treat poultry in my area as well too. 😢 One thing I fine helpful is using those finger bandages they wrap around their feet nicely & makes wrapping with vet wrap super easy! I’m hoping that my girls fight with Bumblefoot will pass soon! It’s horrible!!! ❤

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

I have to say, treating bumblefoot can be a stressful time for both the chicken and the owner. Especially if it's a chicken who doesn't like to be handled. One of my chicken's seemed to have rid herself of it through consistent treatment. After altering roosts heights (outside) and making other adjustments--- it returned and I started the treatment again. Unfortunately, I assumed the resurgence was systemic and she eventually passed away.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I definitely think there are likely preexisting issues with birds that get it, especially those who repeatedly get it, and those that don’t. I’ve just seen it too many times to think otherwise. I’m sorry for your loss!

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia yes and they are so darn good at hiding things.

[@gabewilsonlovelightharmony8843]

Just found bumble on one of my girls. Thank you for the info! So glad there is an option instead of the surgery recommendations I have seen. Another educator recommended "Bird Safe Bleach" for roost cleaning (1C Hydrogen Peroxide, 1 C Water and 20 drops lemon or tangerine therapeutic grade essential oil). Would that be strong enough to keep things clean for my other girl? Prid ordered moments ago and on the way from Amazon. Thanks, Penny

[@goodpeopleofearth9683]

This has been a rough summer! Moved to a new house and been dealing with one issue after another - heat didn't help! - lost one of our birds who was dealing with a couple different issues, still treating another for bumblefoot. First time having all these issues with our flock. I assumed it was just the stress of the move and heat, but wonder if also chemicals in the yard, picked up something from the wild birds in this new area, all of it...who knows. I've been pretty consistent lately with ACV and garlic in their water. I think that's helped with the bumblefoot, and the general health of the flock...This has been a rough summer for chicken keeping for us!

[@chicorybluesky]

What about putting under the vetwrap a small "donut" of corn pads or sliced pool noodles / tubing (for larger bumbles), placed so the hole is over the infected core? This "shoe" takes pressure off the infected spot and helps the core come out. I've heard it can be very helpful. Have you considered it?

[@roxmarshall2766]

I love Zoro ❤

[@debrastormes]

It has hit my flock this summer also

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I'm sorry. It's so annoying to deal with!

[@EmmyStitchCo]

We had the vet over today for our chick that had a mass in her throat, and she said we probably had to put her down if she didn’t start eating tomorrow.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I'm so sorry. That's really hard.

[@EmmyStitchCo]

Well, I have great news! The chick has starting eating! She had started separating herself from the flock ( she wasn’t very high on the pecking order ) and I really thought I was going to loose her. The mass in the throat was blocking food from going in so she couldn’t eat, but the vet poked some holes in the mass and she said it looked like a blood clot, but she wasn’t sure. I watched her over a few days and she seemed a lot better but I hadn’t seen her eat once, so this morning I went to feel her crop and it was full! Thank the lord!

[@Wilk853]

Never had this problem till I got some Wyandottes only ones in my yard that gets it

[@lisaasad6652]

I am going through this now. So stressful. Our new farm has a toxic plant over every square inch so the chickens are in the gravel and cement dog kennel. I have 5 so far with it.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Ugh I'm so sorry.

[@CTR6067]

Can you use the same treatments for ducks, colloidal silver or oregano oil?

[@SequoiaRaven]

Yes. Colloidal silver is a miracle worker.

[@SequoiaRaven]

Yes. Colloidal silver is a miracle worker.

[@mariesmith1814]

What is the name of the rap that you wrap the chickens feet with and where to get it?

[@sarahb9240]

I operated on all my ducks, and got the kernels of infection out each time. Lily had it the worst, and her entire middle toe was swollen, and I had to get antibiotics for her. I have a chicken with bf now, and I did get her kernel out as well. I sterilize everything before I do the surgery. I’ve seen videos of folks that make the surgery seem like it’s a cake walk, and it’s really not always easy and I hate doing it. Many people can’t find the time to daily soak their birds for bumble. I might of missed if you answered this, but how many times a week did you soak for bumble? We also do Episome salt bathes, but it did not seem to work the infections out for us.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

You’re right. Some folks probably have to do the surgery due to lack of time and resources. I think I’m gonna do another follow-up video. I soaked them every night!

[@coleenburris6816]

Is putting dried oregano in their food good for chickens?

[@sarahb9240]

@@coleenburris6816 - I’ve used one drop of oregano oil per gallon of water for various ailments. I treat it like an antibiotic and it’s worked for me for both my ducks and chickens. I know others have used this with success.

[@sarahb9240]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia - thank you for your kind reply. I know my one friend has health issues and is unable to soak her birds daily. I also have health issues (chronic tick illnesses), but I have my 15 year old daughter to help me. She aspires to be a poultry vet.

[@ShortbusMooner]

Hmmm.. Based on your assessment that it is basically a staph infection, I'm going to compare it to 'athletes foot' for chickens (like vent gleet is basically 'yeast infection' for chickens). If on a small scale, do you think (in addition to soaking & super-cleaning the coop) that tolfinate cream would help? (it's an anti-fungal) 🐔❤🐔

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I would compare it more to an abscess than athlete's foot since staph is a bacteria rather than a fungus (you're 100% correct about vent gleet, though). I don't think an antifungal would do the trick, although might have some healing effect. You would need something anti-bacterial.

[@ShortbusMooner]

Got it! Thank you, ma'am! 😁👍

[@yourmybeans]

I have a chicken who has it and cant get rid of it. She was treated for a few weeks...I thought bumble foot is from a cut on the foot and then an infection. Thats how my chicken got it.... How is that contagious? Perhaps if they all.had small cuts I can see it spreading.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I’m going to address this today in a correction video I made that’s premiering at 10 am Pacific Time. I want to clear up my contagious claim, because it’s not entirely correct. There does need to be certain conditions present for more than one chicken to get it. It can also be caused by different things. It’s possible your chicken will need antibiotics in order to overcome it, but I can’t say for sure. Unfortunately, this is one of those things where seeing a vet would be best.

[@hayenon]

Ive had it on my silkies and i used oregeno paste to clean it and i put manuka honey on it. I dont even wrap it. Both times it went away. Im not going to cut the botyom of their feet

[@AlternativeHomesteading]

I lost a rooster to it. I bathed his feet in epsom salt for 2 weeks and cut out the bad portion but he Couldn’t walk at all than the other rooster started picking on him and I had to isolate him and then because he couldn’t walk, one of the hens snuggled up to him and he couldn’t lift his head and she actually suffocated him. It was so horrible. Henry was a huge heavy rooster and likely the reason it was hard for him to heal.

[@dinkohrvat344]

In Australia scally leg mite is a very serious problem with all flocks !!

[@shannonsweeley237]

What colloidal silver do you use? Do you have list of the homopathics you use?

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Hi! I just put everything I use in the description for you! Sorry, I forgot to put it earlier.

[@shannonsweeley237]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤​@@WelcometoChickenlandia

[@jswope1475]

We have been in a drought for the last few years. I have found that there are little stickers that fly around. Is that the reason for the increase perhaps?

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

That’s a really good point. Maybe that’s the reason!

[@kaciclark5517]

Thank you!

[@sandras5317]

I have a very bad situation with one of my chickens. The growths are growing up between her toes. She limps. I had been giving her amoxi… something? Antibiotic but it doesn’t seem to work. It’s really bad. I haven’t soaked her feet. I’ll try that. She was also given an anti inflammatory drops. That seems to be doing a little better. I have also iced it, and she seems to like that. Are there any other suggestions?

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Can you ask your vet if it could possibly be gout rather than bumblefoot? If it’s an infection like bumblefoot, the amoxicillin should clear it up. It might take about two weeks, though.

[@kismitj]

for roost disinfectant i use F10 veterinary disinfectant, diluted appropriately and left to dry before the girls go back on them. i try to have at least one spare roost in reserve for times like this. its available at most feed and exotic animal supply stores as well as amazon

[@llway2869]

I hadn't heard of that disinfectant. It sounds like a good one, and I see they make one ready to use, which is convenient for a change.

[@kismitj]

@@llway2869 they also sell a wipes kit :) very very handy stuff

[@suzannemartin1202]

I’m confused on which epsom salt to use? And Having trouble with the link for the Real Salt. Please clarify. Can i just use people kind or is it agricultural kind? Thanks!! You are a real gem! 😊

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Hey, so sorry! I forgot to put the links! Please check the description now and you will find the epsom salt link. :-) Its people kind and will work fine but its different than the Redmond Salt, which is excellent stuff but I wouldn't want to waste it on chicken feet haha.

[@lesliemischke770]

I’m so scared of bumblefoot and mites. I clean out the coop all the time, but I’m still nervous.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Don’t worry. If it happens, you will get through it!

[@denisev1409]

I found bumble foot while treating for mites..... it's been a rough day. I'm so overwhelmed and discouraged. Lol

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

@@denisev1409 awww. You got this!

[@denisev1409]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia we will persevere! 🐓🐔

[@nccrchurchunusual]

You have a great set up with lotsa room- weird you got BF

[@peggyjay6791]

That’s not weird!

[@jaimieslater7523]

Do you think it’s occurs more in chickens that are not free range?

[@cathryndenson2076]

I love Prid! I get such good results with it. Never could do surgery🫣

[@Sdumas299]

I noticed a couple in my flock have the dark spots on their feet but they aren't limping. I've been bathing, treating and wrapping one that is. Should I do something for the hens who aren't limping? I just recently learned that a muddy run could cause bumblefoot and we've had non stop rain this summer. I didn't realize 😕

[@marciabosteder9781]

I had no idea that this bacterial type infection could be passed on. I always thought that the chicken, stepped on something and they got a hole in their foot, and then that's how it started, but I guess if that bacteria is all over there perching area, it's all possible. I never considered it, but thank you.Thank you thank you.

[@carmenortiz4446]

Bentonite clay with aloe, I would try first. It will suck out and dry up the infection. It's really good for a lot of things.

[@marianafincoaraneda7647]

You are so beautiful and I love the way you talk about chickens! I love mine the same way! Blessings

[@giselindriedelsheimer3530]

I am doing the same like you , and I always get it off !! You are right , it takes a couple of weeks ! Thank you 🫶

[@VictoriaWinn]

I have a question not related to your topic: I have 36 hens and 3 roosters. They free range now, but I still give them fermented grains twice a day. Every time I come out the door they swarm me, I can't even walk. I have to carry a stick to try and make a path for me to walk. It's horrible, but I don't know what to do.

[@marklese984]

Great video...I have a hen with a mild case and she's also a "do not touch me" hen...I don't like the idea of cutting anything out

[@GwennPowers]

What do you know about Gapeworm? I just lost a hen from it and have never experienced something like that. 😢

[@sayno2globalism]

Tea tree oil is incredibly effective against staph. Edit: Anti-Fungal, Anti-Microbial & Anti-Bacterial

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Yes, it's great stuff. I'm hesitant to recommend it topically for chickens since it can be caustic if used undiluted. I would say if someone wants to use it, make sure to dilute it in a carrier oil.

[@sarahb9240]

I read tea tree oil is toxic to chickens. I wouldn't chance it.

[@sayno2globalism]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia Thank you! I haven’t encountered bumble foot. I always appreciate your advice!

[@barefootfarmer4214]

That is not true for tea tree it is safe undiluted ​@@WelcometoChickenlandia

[@EImpact-zt9rg]

Three bacteria are usually associated with this. Target the bacteria based on their individual weaknesses. Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas, and Escherichia, with Staph. aureus being the most common cause of the infection

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Also, E. coli as well.

[@lizpromontionals1022]

CDS works for my MRSA

[@christycritser2819]

What kind of grain or seed do you feed your chickens? Glyphisate is in and grain because of the ground the grain is in. I hope you can see this and answer. Thank You.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Hi! I used Scratch and Peck Feeds which is non-gmo. Hopefully no glyphosate but unfortunately that stuff is everywhere now. :-(

[@christycritser2819]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia thank you for answering my question. I bought your book, very excited.

[@SequoiaRaven]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia Yes, that's why it's important to try our best to avoid it :)

[@kayte13]

If it is staph, would you give them an antibiotic

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Sometimes it is necessary. Depends on how bad the infection is.

[@christinabaker3210]

i lost my baby to bumblefoot and sprayed her feet, i think by the time I knew it was already in her blood stream, I went through the yard and threw away the rusty decor that I found and any big rocks

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I'm so sorry! She likely had something else going on. Often the reason they end up with bumblefoot is because they were already compromised in some way. She was lucky to have lived with you!

[@JudyZimShadHomesteader]

U can hurry it with using wart remover Dr. Scholl's Clear Away Plantar WART Remover Discs Cushion after u soak n serialize the coushion then wrap Change soak and replace after checked as directed And rewraped

[@sunvibestarot]

I had one chicken, ever, with bumble foot, and it never spread. But it was hard on my poor hen.

[@rebeccawolf3196]

Don't leave us in suspense! How is the bird with fly strike? Did they survive? You have such a good friend that will care for your animals.

[@anarchist_parable]

"HEN-lo, friends" 😂

[@KellJell]

I think/ thought one of my girls might have bumblefoit last summer and I'm not sure it went totally away, and I know it can come back and even spread, so I always keep a close eye on her!! I also thought maybe it was scaley leg mites, so I treated for both, (not with surgery, got a boot and did lots of soaking in Epsom salt) and she did get better, mostly. But now she has vent gleet and another lady is acting not quite right, so I'm losing my mind 😂. My mature (laying) girls do roost way up high in the rafters, so I thought maybe that jump off the rafters in the morning was contributing, but she voluntarily started roosting on one of the lower spots. I'm also planning on using the hemp bedding when I change it out this fall......I wish you could just come check out my flock 😂

[@melblues3847]

That was very informative, the only treatment method I had seen was to cut the foot to get the infection out. By the way, I think your hat looks like a UFO!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Maybe it IS a UFO…. *cue X-Files theme*

[@theurbanthirdhomestead]

We had a bumblefoot outbreak, 2 of my flock of 25-30, right after i bought some hemp bedding off Amazon. Haven't bought it since, and no problems since. It's not sharp things, because our property is filled with broken glass, rusty nails, staples, cacti, etc.. i think i used a tea tree oil spray, but it's been a year, so I'm honestly not even sure. One of the hens got better. Unfortunately, my Bearded Lady passed. 😔

[@debbiependleton8507]

Thanks for the great info!

[@AlternativeHomesteading]

It’s what’s being sprayed in the skies falling on the ground.

[@blkmjcwmn61]

I am dealing with Bumblefoot right now! I have 1 chicken that's limping bad and another that has a sore foot and needs to be checked....I noticed it today.😢

[@hestiasgardenhomestead7562]

The rooster I had treated for bumble foot, stayed in the house until he completely healed. The week after he went back out the flock was free ranging and I went into the house for lunch when a hawk flew down and grabbed him. I was so beside my self.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Oh my gosh. I’m so sorry!!

[@Watchoutforsnakez]

what antibiotic would the vet give us?

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Clavamox is a good one. It’s just amoxicillin.

[@Watchoutforsnakez]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia thank you. My local vet does NOT work on chickens but he kindly X-rayed mine when I asked him and gave me painkillers for her and put mine to sleep when she broke her other thigh bone .. He would give me meds if I brought a chicken in. He will research it and help me come up with a plan. He would even help me with a bumblefoot if it came up. Like assist me.

[@Watchoutforsnakez]

Ma’am do you soak and re-wrap every night?