Monfortfamily
In the Brooder
- May 24, 2015
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I have a 1 yr old hen who in the last couple of days has had a swollen eye. Today while cleaning it, I noticed a white swollen spot inside. She had some previous signs of respiratory infection so I've been giving her Tylan 50. The whole flock is also drinking medicated corid water for a potential coccidiosis issue.
I did a little research and at first thought it was just swollen due to blocked sinuses, but this white mass concerns me. I read a few places it could maybe be a worm, so I tried popping it and it didn't really do anything. (I couldn't get it to pop)
Any suggestions?
So today I decided to bring the head inside and give her a bath and try to massage her sinuses. While blow-drying her I noticed a scabby matted feather area under One Wing. Upon further inspection I realized that it went really deep. So I started digging and pulling out scab, debris, and what I'm assuming is hardened pus. THERE IS SO MUCH!! I just kept going deeper and deeper and pulling more and more out. There is still more to get, but I felt bad for the hen and wanted to give her a break. I will add new pics
I did a little research and at first thought it was just swollen due to blocked sinuses, but this white mass concerns me. I read a few places it could maybe be a worm, so I tried popping it and it didn't really do anything. (I couldn't get it to pop)
Any suggestions?
So today I decided to bring the head inside and give her a bath and try to massage her sinuses. While blow-drying her I noticed a scabby matted feather area under One Wing. Upon further inspection I realized that it went really deep. So I started digging and pulling out scab, debris, and what I'm assuming is hardened pus. THERE IS SO MUCH!! I just kept going deeper and deeper and pulling more and more out. There is still more to get, but I felt bad for the hen and wanted to give her a break. I will add new pics
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