Comb infection?

[Chappellchicks]

Wondering if anyone has seen this in a comb before? This Leghorn hen is prob about 6 or 7 years old. I was considering making her into stew soon as her egg production is poor.

I noticed her comb becoming swollen a couple weeks ago and then noticed this today. Not sure if the comb tore and it dried blood or if it's necrotic tissue. Not sure if I should just cull her and bury her or if it's ok to still stew. She has been showing no other signs of being sick.

 

[Kiki]

Is that dried blood?
From maybe being pecked?

 

[13ChickenGirl]

Looks like she was attacked or something. It does a bit swollen. May I ask, is half of her beak missing? Either way, apply Vertricyn, and maybe a liquid bandage spray to prevent other chickens from pecking her wound.

 

[Chappellchicks]

Thanks for your help. I'm guessing it is dried blood from getting her comb scratched or pecked. Her beak is cut bc she was from a factory farm. We are third owners. She's been good chicken for us.