Chicken nose

[Jerjones]

Hello
I inherited this chicken from a neighbor with this nose problem. What is it, is it contagious and is there anything I can do about it? I have her isolated right now just to be safe.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Welcome To BYC

Looks like the nostril is clogged with dirt, food or something.

Try working it loose. Apply 1 Drop of peroxide to the material that inside the beak. Let the Peroxide sit for a few minutes, then work on the material. You can use something like an orange stick or plastic toothpick. Only apply 1 drop of peroxide at a time, then work on it. You may need to do this over a period of days.

If you have an existing flock, then I'd keep the newbie separated out until you are able to observe them for a while.

 

[dawg53]

Closely smell the beak and if there is a foul odor, it's sinus canker. If there isnt a foul odor, follow Wyorp Rock's instructions.