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Jul 11, 2021 9:53 AM CST
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Name: Thea
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Can someone please help me figure out what's wrong with this rooster? I know these aren't the best pictures but I had to hold the rooster while my elderly father took the pictures. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Jul 26, 2021 10:31 AM CST
Name: Tom
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By the looks of the size and condition of the spurs, he must be pretty old. I would guess that those are some type of tumor or fistula depending on how firm it is. Tumors would be more firm, a fistula would be filled with fluid and softer. The thing on the foot appears to be a bacterial infection of an injury. I'd put some antibiotic spray on it after cleaning it, and putting him in a very clean environment until that heals. The other issue my not be so easy to fix. You might be looking for a new rooster soon. Sad
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Jul 26, 2021 11:29 PM CST
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Name: Thea
Illinois (IL) (Zone 5b)
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Tom,

Thank you for your reply. I have figured out that the condition of the roosters' feet is called bumblefoot & is a very serious condition. The infection must be removed before it spreads to other areas. I'm currently trying to find someone who can help me by holding him while I work on him but not having any luck.
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