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What are the possible causes of a bumble foot - ball abscess - pododermatitis? More on this in the video description below. IMPORTANT: I am reporting here on our personal experiences and findings. I am not a doctor or alternative practitioner. Everyone acts on their own responsibility. If in doubt and in severe cases, please contact a specialist veterinarian for the welfare of the animals. But I also know that specialists are rare and things like this often happen in the evenings or at weekends, when there may not be a vet available. Consider what you can do and, if necessary, seek advice from a veterinarian or another experienced chicken friend. If you like what we do here, then we appreciate your support You can support us free of charge by subscribing and sharing our page - thank you from the bottom of our hearts Financial support is possible, among other things, via: ➡️ Paypal donation page ⬅️ https://www.paypal.com/DE/fundraiser/... (just click on it, you will then be redirected to Paypal) YOU ARE VERY WELCOME Bumblefoot, ball abscess or pododermatitis to call it scientifically, is a bacterial infection and inflammatory reaction on the feet of chickens. It is characterized by a hard round lump in one or sometimes both feet in poultry. It can penetrate deeper structures such as the joints and tendons and even spread into the bloodstream. Bumblefoot is an infection that causes painful swelling on the feet. Causes can include: The risk factors for bumblefoot or foot pad dermatitis are: 1. Sharp or rough edges on cocks, nest boxes or perches. 2. Route of infection such as an existing injury to the foot. 3. Accumulation of feces. 4. Hard, compacted or muddy walking surface. 5. Poor diet and vitamin deficiencies, particularly vitamin A. 6. Genetic foot or leg deformities. 7.Fighting or aggression among the chickens 8. Overgrown toenails due to inactivity. 9. Fat or out of condition chickens that may have suffered from another medical condition. 10. Chickens that have had bumblefoot before are more likely to get a recurrence. ------------------------------- You can find our website at www.lebenshof-auenland.de Our Lebenshof Auenland is a small vegan life farm in the Eifel (Germany). We have 2 cows, 2 pigs, 12 sheep, 1 mouflon, 2 geese, 8 turkeys, 9 chickens, 1 rooster and 1 wire-haired dachshund living with us. They live with us in the greatest possible freedom without having to do anything. We are Andy & Sabine and a few other supporters. #huhnhumpelt