Blister on ear lobe? Scab on comb?

amd615 · Apr 18, 2016

Hi all. Our flock of 5 are almost 3 yrs old. Laying well, acting chicken normal. They are free range on weekends and after work. Worried. On one, a blister on rt ear lobe x 3 weeks. Also, lobe not smooth, like usual, looks a little lumpy. Other has small scab on rt side of comb, just saw for first time this weekend. Thoughts? TY

Eggcessive · Apr 18, 2016

The blister on the earlobe is hard for me to see, and I don't have any idea what it may be other than an injury, abscess or cyst. The comb looks like it has been pecked a couple of weeks back, and is healing.

amd615 · Apr 18, 2016

Thanks for responding.

Eggcessive · Apr 18, 2016

You are welcome. If you can repost your picture in the larger format (medium,) someone may be able to help you identify what the growth on the earlobe is.