Can you help me identify and cure this growth on my Cochin?

[Urbanfarmerkc]

Here are an odd growth I noticed yesterday on one of my favorite hens. She is very healthy, still laying and seemed happy till yesterday. She is hanging a little closer to the coop than she used to but that is all I've noticed in changed behavior.

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[paddock36]

Sorry, can't see the picture

 

[Yoda]

Here I fixed it for him so you can see the pictures:

 

[geebs]

Possible staph??? bump...antibiotic injections are my only recommendations... and it is a guess. I would try anything... that is ugly and looks like it could go into the bone.

 

[Urbanfarmerkc]

Just thought I'd add a final statement to my girl's fate. One day, I didn't find her when I went out to feed everyone before nightfall. I looked around the yard for any sign and there were no feathers, no remains of any kind. I did notice the next day that there was a hawk flying around our yard. I guess that nature took it's toll. Weak or injured are the first to go. Too bad though, such a sweet baby.

Dave

 

[Urbanfarmerkc]

I should also comment, I was applying natural honey to the wound and it was beginning to heal. Guess not fast enough to save her though.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I am sorry to hear about your hen and when she was beginning to heal up too. You sound like you've accepted it well though.

 

[Urbanfarmerkc]

Way too many losses to predators to be too affected at this point. It is sad though... she was a sweet girl.

 

[Cochin378]

I would try to drain the abscess because it is probably full of puss. You can purchase hypodermic needles are your local TSC. After you drain it I would start the chicken on antibiotics. Hopefully this helps.