In a dramatic turn of events, the growth on her leg disappeared. It grew quite large (see photo for what it looked like last week) then it must have fallen off. I'm not sure what to make of this whole saga, but overall the growth never bothered her and she seems fine.
I thought I'd provide an update in case anyone goes through something similar.
I took little Obi to the vet who agreed it looked like it started out as a spur, then because of her other health issues the blood starting travelling through the spur, causing it to bulge out. The vet reckons it is...
Thank you everyone. Your responses are very useful. I'm glad I'm not going crazy! I'll monitor it for the time being and bring it up at her next vet appointment.
If I figure out what's going on I will provide an update.
She is a very sweet chicken :)
Hi everyone. My nearly 8 year old leghorn, Obi-wan Henobi, has a growth on her leg. I thought she was growing a spur given the location and pointy end, but now I'm not so sure as it looks too wide. Any ideas of what it could be, or is it just a spur?
She's walking/eating/drinking/acting fine...