![]() ![]() ![]() aureus) bacterial infection in poultry and other birds caused by damage to tissue on their feet. Bumblefoot is called “sore hocks” when it affects rabbits and rodents. It is very common in poultry, however steps can be taken to avoid this (see below).Īlthough you and your other animals will not likely “catch” bumblefoot, Staphylococcus bacteria is contagious to humans and other animals, so be sure to wear proper protection (gloves) and thoroughly wash your hands and whatever else came in contact with the wound with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds.ĭamaged tissue on the bottom of chicken, rodent and rabbit feet opens a perfect environment for bacterial infection, and usually goes unnoticed until it is rather large. It only seems fitting that is the topic of this month’s blog post!īumblefoot (ulcerative pododermatitis) is a Staphylococcus aureus ( S. As homesteaders, farmers, and backyard chicken keepers, we are used to having a million things on our mind at once, and yet, how does it seem one thing occupies most of our time? We have been busy at this month from building a new *air conditioned* chicken coop, putting together lesson plans and our Coops and Gardens Grant Program it seems what has taken most of our time is caring for bumblefoot. ![]()
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