poor hens foot

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samuria

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poor hens foot
« on: April 23, 2013, 16:48 »
been away and daughter was looking after hens....
came back to this...
any ideas of what it could be????
and what i can do please  :unsure:
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« Last Edit: April 23, 2013, 16:56 by samuria »

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Sassy

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Re: poor hens foot
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2013, 18:08 »
It looks as though it maybe bumblefoot. I would put bumblefoot into the search box. Sorry you only tend to know about things you have experience of. There should be some pictures for you to compare with your chooks foot to check my very inexperienced diagnosis' :) And then get advice on what to do. Good luck :)
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Re: poor hens foot
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2013, 19:38 »
It could be bumblefoot or sometimes they get an infection due to a build up of mud etc between their toes so check for debris under the foot.

Some site information on bumblefoot HERE

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Re: poor hens foot
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2013, 19:57 »
the base of the foot is clean.
the hens have never had a muddy run, as i use wood chip.
when i looked again its like a large boil between her toes...
she is feeding well and drinking.
she just sits down a lot...
so it must be painful :(

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Re: poor hens foot
« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2013, 20:07 »
Have a read of the information on bumblefoot which should give you some idea of what you are dealing with.  I think some members have managed to treat it themselves but it is probably best to take her to a poultry friendly vet.

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Re: poor hens foot
« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2013, 21:28 »
the hen died today :(
took her to the vet this morning..

the vet said he would have to lance the (boil)..
which he did. the smell was awful ..
as he cleaned the puss away he found a piece of very thin wire
about a inch long (like in a wire brush).
hen was very stressed ....
he was cleaning it all up while i held her.....
and she just drifted off :(

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Re: poor hens foot
« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2013, 21:44 »
So sorry samuria.  :( You did your very best for her and you will always have your memories of when she was fit and well.   :)

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Re: poor hens foot
« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2013, 14:47 »
aww poor girl :(
Staffies are softer than you think.

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Re: poor hens foot
« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2013, 15:59 »
I hope your daughter doesn't feel too bad as she was looking after them. It could have happened at any time.



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