Beak abscess?

elletee89

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Jul 2, 2025
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Just noticed this on an almost 10 week old pullet’s beak. Could this be an abscess?
She looks a bit pale too (but also hard for me to tell because she hasn’t started to pink up yet). Eating, drinking, keeping up with the flock.
Any insight is appreciated
 

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Probably a sore or something from sticking the beak through fencing or catching it on a feeder. I'd just watch the area and see if it heals up.

What is the white smears on the beak? Looks like paint LOL

What is this breed?

Pullets can be quite pale, if she's eating/drinking, active and growing, I wouldn't worry too much at this time.
 
Probably a sore or something from sticking the beak through fencing or catching it on a feeder. I'd just watch the area and see if it heals up.

What is the white smears on the beak? Looks like paint LOL

What is this breed?

Pullets can be quite pale, if she's eating/drinking, active and growing, I wouldn't worry too much at this time.
Thank you for your reply.
I’m a bit more concerned today, she keeps closing her eyes half way. Going to try what we can at home but might need antibiotics from the vet.

She’s an Olive Egger.

And I’m pretty sure she was in the bigger birds’ oyster shells for the white on her beak lol
 

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