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Is there anything inside the mouth where the swelling is?
Stick a needle in it, see if you get fluid, if pus, treat with antibiotics.No, we didn't see anything inside her mouth. She definitely didn't like us messing with it, so we think it might be an abscess. Wanted to get some other opinions, it's only our second year with chickens, and we have been very lucky up until now.
Did you notice it grow? Or was it there all of the sudden?No, we didn't see anything inside her mouth. She definitely didn't like us messing with it, so we think it might be an abscess. Wanted to get some other opinions, it's only our second year with chickens, and we have been very lucky up until now.
It was very sudden, just noticed it yesterday. Spent the last 24 hours observing to see if she was behaving strangely before making any decisions. No changes since yesterday, but I think I know how I'll be spending my day tomorrow. Never had to aspirated or lance an abscess on a chicken before, but I can't stand to let her suffer!Did you notice it grow? Or was it there all of the sudden?
She could've been bitten by an insect. I wouldn't cut into it just yet.It was very sudden, just noticed it yesterday. Spent the last 24 hours observing to see if she was behaving strangely before making any decisions. No changes since yesterday, but I think I know how I'll be spending my day tomorrow. Never had to aspirated or lance an abscess on a chicken before, but I can't stand to let her suffer!