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    Swelling Around Eye and on Neck.

    Sadly, I awoke first thing morning and we had lost Rema some time in the night. To say we are devastated is an understatment.
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    Swelling Around Eye and on Neck.

    I know that there are posts many times over about chickens with swollen heads. Alas, I am starting another mostly to share pictures and get some help. I introduce to you all, Rema, my son’s silver laced Cochin. She is a princess and an award winner. She has a sweet demeanor and a soothing...
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    Swelling above left eye

    A little update: per our 4-H advisor we did lance the swollen growth on Fred’s face. A clear liquid came out and there was immediate relief to his face and he opened the eye a lot more. We put antibiotics on the wound and he is resting indoors for the night. I know we did not have the post up...
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    Swelling above left eye

    I can’t tell if the swelling is blocking his eyesight or not but I’m presuming that it is due to how inactive he is. We have him isolated right now with his own food and water. If I can get some better pictures tonight, I will if not it will have to wait till tomorrow. I also don’t see any...
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    Swelling above left eye

    Our rooster, Fred, has some swelling above his left eye and he is all out of sorts. We left town Friday to a bird that was crowing at all hours of daylight and quite active to come home to a bird who is completely different. The growth about his eye is quite large and I believe it to be...
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    Introducing the Krueger’s

    Thank you for welcoming us in. We have a small flock of ten birds, half of which are bantam show birds that the kids show in 4-H. We have a mixture of birds: silkies, cochin’s, polish, etc. We have enjoyed the opportunity the birds have brought and not to mention not buying eggs. They help...
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