clogged oil gland?

[tiki244]

I have another hen (splash silkie 2 yrs old-always been healthy )whom I found two small scabs. one on each side of her oil gland,laterally. , and I picked them off and what I found inside was rotten stuff. It was hard and i pulled it out. I squeezed on them and it looked like some hard lard stuff came out. She was very unhappy so I know it hurt. Now there are 2 small holes there and am not sure I got it all. I will wait for tomorrow to treat her more. I am not really sure what it is or how to treat so am asking your advice on this one too. She is another older hen that I really dont want to lose. Thanks for reading and I hope you can give me some advice.

 

[Pickaduck]

Sounds infected.. maybe she was bitten/pecked and it got infected. You did right by getting the pus out. I'd definitely clean it out and put neosporin on it. Pictures might help!

 

[tiki244]

Yeah this one looks like a bumblefot injury on her back. I will see what I can do for pictures. Thanks

 

[Pickaduck]

Just checking in to see how your girl is doing - better, I hope!

 

[tiki244]

Thanks Pickaduck. I just gave her a bath and I cleaned out the two holes and washed with saline solution and then put antibiotic ointment in them. She seems to be ok. I think she will get better.

I am going to get some probiotics for her tomorrow.