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cysts on talon and face

Discussion in 'Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures' started by historyprof, Aug 15, 2014.

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  1. Aug 15, 2014 #1
    historyprof

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    Anyone know what these are? The one on the talon is on the top, not bottom. Thanks
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    Last edited: Aug 15, 2014
  2. Aug 15, 2014 #2
    Eggcessive

    Eggcessive Free Ranging Premium Member 7 Years

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    Welcome to BYC. The one on the foot could possibly be bumblefoot if you can see a black dot on the bottom of the foot pad. The top usually would be soft and filled with pus. If it is firm or hard then I'd suspect a cyst or tumor. The lesion on the ear looks like a cyst of some sort, or an infected peck wound. Below are pictures of bumblefoot.

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  3. Aug 15, 2014 #3
    tufty68

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    I would be concerned about avian pox. Worth asking the vet to make sure.
     
  4. Aug 16, 2014 #4
    dawg53

    dawg53 Humble Premium Member 9 Years

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    The top pic is bumblefoot as mentioned. Bottom pic may be a fungus. Try putting lotrimin or monostat 7 on the affected area until healed, avoid the eyes.
     

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