Swollen side of face, Cyst Surgery - Page 2

Me and my dad did this operate soon before it solidifies then you will have to cut it.

We used a new clean box cutter. What do you mean it will not cut. We cut under the infection running from they eye to the end of the mass and applied pressure on top of the mass to force it out the hole. It is very important you do not cut to deep and that you cut away from the eye so the blade does not slip in

Another good tool is XActo knife. I use it at work to cut 4 layers of thick paper. It is very precise, sharp, you do not have to press hard, but if you do, the tip can break off. How do you get the bird to.stay still?

Oh, you can buy the knife at art supply or craft stores.

Frank, it would be great if one of the expenienced pea guys see this and add a bit....I can't be of any help as I've never had peacocks.  Chippen's Hill Veterinary Hospital in Bristol did agree to see my chicken.  However, the young vet had never treated a chicken and called a retired collegue for help.  The antibiotics they gave me were awesome.     I have medical supplies coming that would help but they aren't here yet.  If you need a second pair of hands let me know.   I would be willing to come help you hold him if you need it.   


Good luck, let us know how he does, KimberlyJ

We used two people one to hold the bird and one to cut. We held her by having one person straddle kneeling on top of her, putting pressure on her sides to hold her wings down but none on top of her because it would have crushed her. The person also had one hand on her back to hold her down and one trying to hold her head. I do not recommend this approach because of the obvious safety hazards though, a little to much pressure could be fatal.