[west wing]

Doc Teddy,

What are the causes of TIBAK?

How do you avoid it? How do you cure it?

thanks,
west wing

[Raptor]

Interesting question. I had this problem too.

just put ur birds in a wet grassy area. simple as that. no probs. just let the bird stay there for a longer period of time.

[tjtcokngacademy]

Bumblefoot/Tibak is a bruise on the rooster's footpad and this is due to being overweight and is aggravated by frequent jumping on a hard packed ground from a high roost.
The best remedy is "Cryosurgery" ... and this is done by putting dry ice on the swollen footpad. But dry ice is no longer available.

"Staphylococcus aureus" is a gram positive, anaerobic bacteria that invades the foot pad and with that in mind..Sealing the entire footpad will not allow the bacteria to survive. This is done by applying a synthetic (rubber) sealant to the swollen footpad and then, covered with a bandage (Leukoplast) to ensure protection. After a day, you inject .5 cc of Penicillin shot or Streptopen directly to the foot pad. Results can be seen after 2 months.
To prevent this:
1) A low roost should be provided.
2) They should always be placed on a soft ground.
3) Limit his weight.

[Raptor]

Doc Ted,

Thanks for the info on how to treat Tibak. I look forward to attending your
academy when I go home. More power to you!

[rita]

Thank you All for the info.

[jlbs72]

Doc,

Ang ganda ng pagkaka explain ninyo kanina sa hataw pinoy re: tibak

[savvy_chick]

Very informative....thanks. I was just going to ask what TIBAK is. Thank you Doc TJT for the detailed info on the topic. Pity I missed the segment on television. Appreciate if you could post forthcoming sessions on the tivo.

Cheers,
Marie

[boolick]

TJT I wasn't able to watch your segment in toto. I have one query... at what stage do I put that sealant? kapag hinog na o kahit bago pa lang at namumula pa? salamat!!

[tjtcokngacademy]

boolick
You can apply the sealant whenever you noticed a bruise (big or small) in their footpad. This would serve as a cushion and a protection against bacteria. Don't forget to wrap it with a gauze bandage and an adhesive leukoplast to fix it in place for weeks.

[sogod_rh]

Very good info doc thank you once again...

[tobruk]

Originally Posted by tjtcokngacademy

Bumblefoot/Tibak is a bruise on the rooster's footpad and this is due to being overweight and is aggravated by frequent jumping on a hard packed ground from a high roost.
The best remedy is "Cryosurgery" ... and this is done by putting dry ice on the swollen footpad. But dry ice is no longer available.

"Staphylococcus aureus" is a gram positive, anaerobic bacteria that invades the foot pad and with that in mind..Sealing the entire footpad will not allow the bacteria to survive. This is done by applying a synthetic (rubber) sealant to the swollen footpad and then, covered with a bandage (Leukoplast) to ensure protection. After a day, you inject .5 cc of Penicillin shot or Streptopen directly to the foot pad. Results can be seen after 2 months.
To prevent this:
1) A low roost should be provided.
2) They should always be placed on a soft ground.
3) Limit his weight.

Doc tjt,

thank for the information........

just a question doc....

does removal of bumblefoot by means of operation an acceptable solution to this problem?
coz this is what we usually do...even thou we know it is too painful for our feathered gladiators.....

but i guess with the info you shared with us things will change..

keep on cocking...

[junglebolo]

Originally Posted by tjtcokngacademy

boolick
You can apply the sealant whenever you noticed a bruise (big or small) in their footpad. This would serve as a cushion and a protection against bacteria. Don't forget to wrap it with a gauze bandage and an adhesive leukoplast to fix it in place for weeks.

tried and tested method.

[alexkabcity]

Doc Gud Pm.
I Had Operated The Tibak On My Cock, Removed Those Yellowisk Dead Skin. I Put Betadine And Amoxicilin Capsule Powder.
In 2 Weeks I Saw Its Healing, Wat Do You Think Will Be The Effect Of The Operation?
Will It Affect The Cuuting Skill? Or Wat?... Thanks

Alex

[nensky]

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[nielyams]

Swak n Swak!!!
tnx for the information cockmates!!
keep them coming!!!

[celsofuertes]

Tnx for the very good information about bumblefoot Doc.

[juggernaut11]

tjtcokngacademy Bumblefoot/Tibak is a bruise on the rooster's footpad and this is due to being overweight and is aggravated by frequent jumping on a hard packed ground from a high roost.
The best remedy is "Cryosurgery" ... and this is done by putting dry ice on the swollen footpad. But dry ice is no longer available.

"Staphylococcus aureus" is a gram positive, anaerobic bacteria that invades the foot pad and with that in mind..Sealing the entire footpad will not allow the bacteria to survive. This is done by applying a synthetic (rubber) sealant to the swollen footpad and then, covered with a bandage (Leukoplast) to ensure protection. After a day, you inject .5 cc of Penicillin shot or Streptopen directly to the foot pad. Results can be seen after 2 months.
To prevent this:
1) A low roost should be provided.
2) They should always be placed on a soft ground.
3) Limit his weight.


nice info doc TJT....


meron pa rin dry ice na nabibili - kinya lamang medyo mahirap kase sa mga nag-gagawa ng dirty ice cream makers...ayos po iyn --

additional info po..

[gingerhat]

Originally Posted by tjtcokngacademy

Bumblefoot/Tibak is a bruise on the rooster's footpad and this is due to being overweight and is aggravated by frequent jumping on a hard packed ground from a high roost.
The best remedy is "Cryosurgery" ... and this is done by putting dry ice on the swollen footpad. But dry ice is no longer available.

"Staphylococcus aureus" is a gram positive, anaerobic bacteria that invades the foot pad and with that in mind..Sealing the entire footpad will not allow the bacteria to survive. This is done by applying a synthetic (rubber) sealant to the swollen footpad and then, covered with a bandage (Leukoplast) to ensure protection. After a day, you inject .5 cc of Penicillin shot or Streptopen directly to the foot pad. Results can be seen after 2 months.
To prevent this:
1) A low roost should be provided.
2) They should always be placed on a soft ground.
3) Limit his weight.

Doc, is the streptopen available at mercury drugstore and poultry supply the same or rather can be safely applied to my rooster. Poultry Supply in my area do not sell streptopen. only mercury drugstore i suppose. will it be okay if i will use the suspension available at mercury??????? many thanks.

[TRISEVEN]

very nice topic. very informative specially for a newbie cocker like me. keep it coming.

- snbone

[TAURUS5172]

Originally Posted by tjtcokngacademy

Bumblefoot/Tibak is a bruise on the rooster's footpad and this is due to being overweight and is aggravated by frequent jumping on a hard packed ground from a high roost.
The best remedy is "Cryosurgery" ... and this is done by putting dry ice on the swollen footpad. But dry ice is no longer available.

"Staphylococcus aureus" is a gram positive, anaerobic bacteria that invades the foot pad and with that in mind..Sealing the entire footpad will not allow the bacteria to survive. This is done by applying a synthetic (rubber) sealant to the swollen footpad and then, covered with a bandage (Leukoplast) to ensure protection. After a day, you inject .5 cc of Penicillin shot or Streptopen directly to the foot pad. Results can be seen after 2 months.
To prevent this:
1) A low roost should be provided.
2) They should always be placed on a soft ground.
3) Limit his weight.

[lexlavin32]

Originally Posted by west wing

Doc Teddy,

What are the causes of TIBAK?

How do you avoid it? How do you cure it?

thanks,
west wing

This is just an input. In 70s to 80s when medical and technical opinions were rare, what we did when bumblefoot or "tibak" occurs was, we put the cock in a clean ground with lushy vermuda, it served right, tibak peals off little by little and subsequently gone for good, night roost made of bamboo, velvety skinned type of bamboo, we call it "patong", it helped a lot.