jupiter_19630 Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Hi, I have a young bird that has a swollen foot. I have examined the foot and leg but can not find anything obviously wrong with it. Its not the ring leg and though the bird can stand on it, it does not by any means put its full weight on it. Any one got any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TAMMY_1 Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Hi, I have a young bird that has a swollen foot. I have examined the foot and leg but can not find anything obviously wrong with it. Its not the ring leg and though the bird can stand on it, it does not by any means put its full weight on it. Any one got any ideas? can u not put it one of those harnesses to keep the weight of it for a bit ?it can still eat and drink in one of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jupiter_19630 Posted July 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 I have a harness to use for broken legs. I guess I could give it a try and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TAMMY_1 Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 I have a harness to use for broken legs. I guess I could give it a try and see what happens. well would take the weight off it just now till u see if it is going to settle down a bit can u not try wrapping it in ice for a bit see if that helps take the swelling down, worth a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 I know you said you couldn't see anything wrong with the foot but I remember 1 of mine got really really fine thread wrapped round its foot once and you could hardly see it once the foot had swollen around it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 I know you said you couldn't see anything wrong with the foot but I remember 1 of mine got really really fine thread wrapped round its foot once and you could hardly see it once the foot had swollen around it. i have had this Chrissy , happened with my white garden pigeons , had one lose a toe as a result . i beleive it had been caught and possibly used as a trapper ?? returned home to me , and didnt venture far again . andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TAMMY_1 Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 i have had this Chrissy , happened with my white garden pigeons , had one lose a toe as a result . i beleive it had been caught and possibly used as a trapper ?? returned home to me , and didnt venture far again . andy why , could it not walk properly andy ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank-123 Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 cracker tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 why , could it not walk properly andy ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TAMMY_1 Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Hi, I have a young bird that has a swollen foot. I have examined the foot and leg but can not find anything obviously wrong with it. Its not the ring leg and though the bird can stand on it, it does not by any means put its full weight on it. Any one got any ideas? Did you try putting some ice on it ? or did you try the harness to take the weight of its foot. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Look at the colour of the swollen foot too; angry red usually means that it is imflamed, and there is infection there. Any sign of any breaks in the skin? Peckedhen had something similar a while back which turned out to be bumblefoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TAMMY_1 Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Look at the colour of the swollen foot too; angry red usually means that it is imflamed, and there is infection there. Any sign of any breaks in the skin? Peckedhen had something similar a while back which turned out to be bumblefoot. are we talking about pigeons here bruno or bees ? ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 are we talking about pigeons here bruno or bees ? ;D Sounds 'corny' I know, bit it's birds rather than bees Tam. The end result of untreated bumblefoot is those toeless, stumpy-footed feral pigeons hobbling about town centres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillips Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 put the young pigeon in a nest box with nest bowl full ov straw for 7 days it will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jupiter_19630 Posted August 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Did you try putting some ice on it ? or did you try the harness to take the weight of its foot. ? Yep tried both. no joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jupiter_19630 Posted August 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Look at the colour of the swollen foot too; angry red usually means that it is imflamed, and there is infection there. Any sign of any breaks in the skin? Peckedhen had something similar a while back which turned out to be bumblefoot. It is red and hot to touch. There are no breaks in the skin. What is the cure for bumblefoot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 It is red and hot to touch. There are no breaks in the skin. What is the cure for bumblefoot? I've pm'd Peckedhen and asked her to come on this thread. Bumblefoot is a bacterial infection, she has experience of treating it and will be able to help. Garlic is an anti-inflammatory and you could add it to the bird's drinking water, may take time to kick-in tho as the bird has been ailing for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckedhen Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Yes, one of mine had Bumblefoot -an experienced rehabber confirmed it. It is apparently caused by friction initially. The foot was painful, inflamed and the pads on the toes very swollen, rather than the actual foot. It was treated with Baytril but I'm afraid I can't remember the dose. The bird made a full recovery, though the pads still look enlarged they are not sore or inflamed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jupiter_19630 Posted August 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Yes, one of mine had Bumblefoot -an experienced rehabber confirmed it. It is apparently caused by friction initially. The foot was painful, inflamed and the pads on the toes very swollen, rather than the actual foot. It was treated with Baytril but I'm afraid I can't remember the dose. The bird made a full recovery, though the pads still look enlarged they are not sore or inflamed. Isn't baytril difficult to get hold of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TAMMY_1 Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Isn't baytril difficult to get hold of? No ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 No ! u got some have u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TAMMY_1 Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 u got some have u AYE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Isn't baytril difficult to get hold of? Take the poor doo to the vet just in case the infection turns out to be something nastier than you realise 'he will give you Baytril if it needs it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little sam Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 YOU NEED TO GET THE SWELLING DOWN WITH ICE OR SOMTHING OR THE TOXCINS WILL BUILD UP IN ITS FOOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy white Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Take the poor doo to the vet just in case the infection turns out to be something nastier than you realise 'he will give you Baytril if it needs it. yes ,,,asap [but a good avian vet] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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