Update - been keeping her cleaned and using an ointment but she’s not gotten better. I’m going to soak her in warm water and epsom tonight. She seems to be having trouble keeping her balance. I’m concerned this is more than just a sore bottom. The Interwebs are dark and full of terrors.
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I just checked on her, several hours after cleaning her up and yuck... her bum is just leaking stuff... semi-clear liquid, looks like urea is in there etc.
Could this be parasites?
This is her cleaned but I noticed on the lower part that the tissue is swollen and irritated and possibly scabbed? When I was washing her I was trying to remove it to clean her thoroughly but feared I’d make the skin more irritated.
I haven’t seen her lay an eggs for several days now, which I...
This is my silkie hen - and she’s got a sore bum. She flexes it often as if she’s trying to poop. She has been pooping but she also does this between poops. It looks like it’s sore from being wet and dirty all the time :(. I’ve attached a photo for your review and help. I’ve cleaned her up...