1-2 year old speckled Sussex has swollen face on one side.

[Tonyroo]

Looks like a bug bite, possibly a mosquito. I can see the redder spot on her swollen right side of her face.

 

[EEforMe]

Looks like a bug bite, possibly a mosquito. I can see the redder spot on her swollen right side of her face.

Thanks! It’s helpful to get varying opinions!

 

[Tonyroo]

Chickens can aquire allergic reaction from a bug bite just like us.

 

[Chookchicken]

As long as she doesn’t develop any other problems, I’d say it’s just something like a mosquito bite. I don’t think it’s serious, just keep an eye on her.

 

[Eggcessive]

Are there any bubbles or foam in the swollen eye, sneezing, or rattly breathing? If not, I would continue to watch her. Chickens with mycoplasma may be lethargic or not act like they feel well. Look for any white gunk to form in her eye. Her ear lobe seems swollen also, so check inside the ear for any gunk or drainage.

Pecks to the face, bee sting, or tick bites can cause swelling of the face, com, and ear. The mark could be from that. But MG and coryza respiratory diseases can as well. Usually there are other symptoms though.

 

[LaFleche]

Thanks! The one thing is I’m not sure if it’s that serious. We have a lot of wasps out and there is a little bump that could be a sting. But then again what do I know. View attachment 2855847

She might have gotten stung by some insect, which happened to mine when the plums and pears fell off the trees and the chickens stuffed themselves silly.

I would watch if it goes down in a few days, no need for antibiotics at this stage.

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

I hope it's just a bug bite and your girl gets better soon, without any issues.

 

[EEforMe]

Thanks everybody! It’s so helpful to have actual chicken people help out with things like this instead of “oh! It’s swollen? Well give her an ice pack” lol I’ll be checking on her lots today but I can’t tomorrow because I’m going to be somewhere but I can still check on her at least once (duh, I can’t go a WHOLE DAY without seeing my girls) she really seems to be acting normal and healthy so I’m thinking (well, maybe hoping too) it’s just a sting

 

[EEforMe]

I checked on her just now and the swelling went down by like half! She’s looking a lot better! There’s still the little red bump so I’m still thinking bug bite!

 

[LaFleche]

I checked on her just now and the swelling went down by like half! She’s looking a lot better! There’s still the little red bump so I’m still thinking bug bite!

Good news!