4 week old duck call duck born with cyst on back of head

[misty and me]

our young call duck has a cyst on head. it is small but it seems to be growing. little duck seems ok. any thoughts

 

[Amykins]

our young call duck has a cyst on head. it is small but it seems to be growing. little duck seems ok. any thoughts

You sure it's not a crested call duck? Do you have a photo of the lil' guy?

 

[casportpony]

our young call duck has a cyst on head. it is small but it seems to be growing. little duck seems ok. any thoughts

Welcome to BYC!

A picture would be helpful.

-Kathy

**edited by Staff**

 

[DuckLady]

Let's be welcoming and helpful instead of scary.

Thanks!

 

[casportpony]

Send your pictures to your local avian pathologist and/or a large scale duck hatchery.

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

US labs:
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/nahln/downloads/all_nahln_lab_list.pdf

Call and ask for the email of their avian pathologist, I'm sure they'd be willing to look at them for free.

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

How's your duckling?

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

Added pictures to other thread:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...yst-on-head-any-idea-what-it-is#post_15525339

Today I will email pictures to an avian pathologist to see what they think it is.

-Kathy