what is the treatment to my chickens, which are suffering from bumble foot disease?

Question

they are five months old now.....

Answer 1

From an article in Bird Times magazine. Your vet will have to prescribe treatment.

In almost every case, predisposing factors such as stress or husbandry errors are involved. Bumblefoot is the most common of all foot infections and frequently seen in both the parakeet (budgerigar) and the cockatiel. Amazon parrots may also be prone to this disorder. Bumblefoot is simply a swelling on the bottom of the foot, often with a small crust or defect in the skin. The swelling usually shows signs of having been present for a long time, and a bacterial infection is generally present underneath the skin.

Inactivity, obesity, unhygienic perches and vitamin A deficiency have all been linked to bumblefoot. Affected birds may show an unwillingness to stand on one foot, although both feet can become infected. Check the bottom of your bird's feet carefully should you see any sign of lameness, call your veterinarian immediately. Most avian veterinarians will carefully evaluate the weight, activity, nutrition and environment of the bird in addition to making treatment suggestions that involve the foot directly. Surgery is sometimes recommended in severe cases. Bandaging and antibiotic therapy is needed for most affected birds. Prevention is certainly a lot easier.