Can chickens get verrucas?

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Can chickens get verrucas?
« on: April 02, 2011, 10:05 »
Hi any one know what I can treat my Bluebell hen with she has two callous's on her foot and is limping because of it.  I have put hydrocortisone cream on it but it looks more like a verruca?   Any advice she's a great layer and good hen.

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Re: Can chickens get verrucas?
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2011, 10:38 »
« Last Edit: April 02, 2011, 10:43 by Aunt Sally »

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Re: Can chickens get verrucas?
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2011, 11:15 »
Thanks have read the link you sent and looks quite likely to be bumble foot, have already got her separated and will dress it now to protect it and vet's monday x thanks for advice.  It wasnt from the roosts but could have been their water feeder will check for sharp edges


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