black lumps on the wattle of my rir

[Grant davis]

Hi everyone hope you can help me , the other day I noticed 1 of my rir chooks has got 3 black lumps on the red wattle . They almost look like ticks . She still seems healthy, still laying nice big eggs and eating will, hope some one can help !

 

[sourland]

Those red things are her wattles. Catch her and check the 'black lumps' out - they may very well be ticks, and you will want to remove them.

 

[Grant davis]

What is the best way to do that ?

 

[Grant davis]

Sorry should of said what is the best way to remove ticks ?

 

[sourland]

Grasp them firmly and remove with a steady pull. Most tick species are readily removed - some like deer ticks or Lonestar ticks can be somewhat more difficult to remove.

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

X2 if they are ticks. Towel up the bird and lay them in your lap on their back. You can then work with the bird a lot easier. Tweezers might help to grasp the ticks.

Good luck and keep us posted!

 

[gander007]

X 3

 

[Grant davis]

I had a closer look at the black lumps yesterday and don't think they are ticks , they are more like black wort's .. hope you can help !

 

[TwoCrows]

Can you include a picture here so we can have a look see?? Would make it easier to diagnose then guessing.

 

[Grant davis]

Hi , hear are some pictures for you to look at I hope this helps you.