Chicken with swollen face and comb

[polychip]

My poor Blue. Went out this evening and she's sulking with a swollen face. She's bleeding a little from her nose and mouth. I called our good country vet and he said she was probably bitten by a spider. He said to give her 1cc of banamine in her leg. I did about Two hours ago. She's in a brooder in the house. I checked on her just now and the face is much less red and she appears to be more comfortable. I will let you know how it turns out.

 

[Eggcessive]

Tick bites can also cause some similar problems. I hope your hen improves soon.

 

[polychip]

You know, we don't have very many ticks this year. I haven't seen a single one. Now that I wrote that I know I'm going to see tons. But what we do have are spiders. So many spiders.

 

[Akrnaf2]

Reed thus link and try to be more specific

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ps044

 

[polychip]

That was a very specific description. I thought of that too but those were her only symptoms. I checked with the ag extension office also. They weren't concerned. This morning she's right as rain. Perky and no swelling.