Hello! This is my first time growing flowers. (Dahlias, zinnias, celosia specifically). I am going to transplant the seedlings when they are a few inches high to the yard and the chickens free range there. Will they get eaten? Should I put up fencing to protect them? Don’t want to spend the...
Thank you so much! I am happy I found this group and was given the input from all you lovely people who care. The quick replies were very much appreciated!
Oh shoot ok I probably wouldn’t be able to upload the video then. I got rid of it and didn’t cut it open. Thank you for the suggestion. I will keep an eye on it and keep it clean and covered and hopefully it will heal properly! 🤞
Ok guys I’m pretty concerned. It looks like it’s been leaking fluid and it was mostly hard. I tried softening up the horn with a warm compress but it did not help much so I wasn’t able to remove it that way. I noticed the underside was already starting to detach, leaving raw flesh. When I gently...
I’m sorry I haven’t posted any updates. We are planning to get to it tomorrow. I’ll be sure to update yall with all the juicy details, no pun intended 😂
Wow thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed response. I think you are right and it does seem to be a feather cyst. It did not seem to be attached when I handled it earlier, which leads me to believe it’s not likely a tumor. And yes, it did appear to be translucent around the base...
Yes it is filled with fluid and I think you may be right, it could very well be a feather cyst. It didn’t seem to be attached to her like a tumor would be. I’m going to attempt to remove it tomorrow.
Thank you for the link! Right now she is walking fine and doesn’t seem to be in any pain. I only noticed the bumblefoot since I was doing the inspection on the mass. I appreciate your help!
Thank you! I just noticed it today, the horn started protruding through her feathers which caught my attention. It did not bother her at all whenever I touched it.