What is wrong with my duck?!?-large lump on top of her head

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duckiefanatic

duckiefanatic

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Oct 1, 2012
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I just noticed this when I went out to feed them today.
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I have no idea what the heck this is? Does anybody else know anything about this?
 
If it came up quickly I am guessing it could be a sting. Yikes!

Can you see if there is a sign of a sting? Meanwhile, a cool compress, perhaps some cooled oatmeal gruel on the knot.
 
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Is it very warm? How about the rest of her head and neck?

It is possible it is some kind of infection if it has taken a while to develop. It could also be some kind of tumor. I hope someone who has seen this kind of thing checks in here.

I would consider updating the title of the thread to - large lump on top of her head . . . that might attract help from someone with more experience with this kind of thing.

I would put a cool Epsom salt compress on her head, and follow up with some triple antibiotic ointment (no painkiller).
 
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If you are still on this forum, I am curious to know what that lump turned out to be. My muscovy has a huge lump that has developed also on her head but it does not look to be a boil. Not hot to the touch at all and does not seem to bother her but I am still quite worried.
 
DuckyGaze said:
If you are still on this forum, I am curious to know what that lump turned out to be. My muscovy has a huge lump that has developed also on her head but it does not look to be a boil. Not hot to the touch at all and does not seem to bother her but I am still quite worried.
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Could it be a sting or bite?
 

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