Poultry Swollen feet in my poultry

[Stella Achoki]

Some of my improved Kienyeji poultry have swollen legs ,they cannot be able to stand.There seems some fluid inside.What could be the problem?

 

[Nyambura K]

Some of my improved Kienyeji poultry have swollen legs ,they cannot be able to stand.There seems some fluid inside.What could be the problem?

Bumblefoot, also known as footpad dermatitis or pododermatitis refers to any inflammatory or degenerative condition of the chicken's foot. It occurs commonly in birds kept in captivity.

Bumblefoot is caused by a constant, uneven, or excessive pressure exerted on the bottom of the bird's foot, combined with conditions which lead to the breakdown in the outer skin barrier of the foot. The compromised skin layer allows whatever bacterial organisms present in the environment of the bird to invade the inner tissues of the foot.

RISK FACTORS
Previous foot or leg injury Hard, muddy, flooded, uneven or rough floor surfaces Damp or unsanitary bedding litter Vitamin A deficiency Overweight Excessively dry skin Lack of activity Excessive activity due to fighting among flock members or guarding behavior Leg or conformation abnormality Improperly designed perches (plastic, sharp-corners, or not wide enough) Excessive accumulation of feces Poor diet Overgrown toenails

Prevention
Clean coop and enclosure frequently to decrease the accumulation of feces. Also, consider increasing the size of the outdoor enclosure so birds have more space to exercise and perform natural foraging activities. Establish good drainage and prevent puddling.

Soak the foot in a small bucket of warm water mixed with Epsom salt

Cleaning with povidone-iodine (Betadine) solution

Use Cloxacillin for treatment is need be.
Important to consult your ground vet as well so they can have a look at the situation