Dry blood in nostril

[amandamann724]

I posted yesterday about our pullet getting frostbite. I appreciate everyone’s help.

During the whole ordeal, Peggy had a bloody nose. Now, she has dry blood inside one of her nostrils.

Should I try to soften it and clean it out or let it be? I’ve been bothering her so much with her feet, that I didn’t want to bother her with her nostril but now I’m wondering if she can breath easily or if it’s bothering her.

Thanks for your thoughts!



Previous post for more context:


Our pullet was born with a bum leg and has always had trouble walking, but still made due. A few nights ago, she didn’t make it into the coop and it was under 15 degrees Fahrenheit. When my husband found her the next morning, she was frozen. He picked her up and realized she was still alive.
She was bleeding from the nose and was pretty frozen - feet, wings. He put her in our shed to allow her to slowly thaw... she was eating and drinking in no time. The bleeding stopped and everything thawed. We brought her inside the house and have been keeping a close eye on her.

 

[Kathy Golla]

I’d leave it be. I’ve learned from experience you can make things worse fooling with things. Plus it is stressful on them to be overhandled. She will scratch it with her claw if it needs cleaning.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I posted yesterday about our pullet getting frostbite. I appreciate everyone’s help.

During the whole ordeal, Peggy had a bloody nose. Now, she has dry blood inside one of her nostrils.

Should I try to soften it and clean it out or let it be? I’ve been bothering her so much with her feet, that I didn’t want to bother her with her nostril but now I’m wondering if she can breath easily or if it’s bothering her.

Thanks for your thoughts!



Previous post for more context:


Our pullet was born with a bum leg and has always had trouble walking, but still made due. A few nights ago, she didn’t make it into the coop and it was under 15 degrees Fahrenheit. When my husband found her the next morning, she was frozen. He picked her up and realized she was still alive.
She was bleeding from the nose and was pretty frozen - feet, wings. He put her in our shed to allow her to slowly thaw... she was eating and drinking in no time. The bleeding stopped and everything thawed. We brought her inside the house and have been keeping a close eye on her.

Poor girl!
It's hard to see in the photo - does her eye have bubbles or have you noticed it watery?

If just the one nostril is clogged and she shows no distressed breathing, I agree with @Kathy Golla I would leave it alone.
If you feel that it's causing problems breathing, then I would just start slow - apply a dab of coconut oil or you can use 1 (one) drop peroxide with a qtip - let that work for several minutes, then wipe - hopefully most will come out.

I ran across your other thread yesterday. I hope that the damage is not too severe and she makes a speedy recovery.

 

[amandamann724]

I’d leave it be. I’ve learned from experience you can make things worse fooling with things. Plus it is stressful on them to be overhandled. She will scratch it with her claw if it needs cleaning.

Perfect! Thanks so much.

 

[amandamann724]

Poor girl!
It's hard to see in the photo - does her eye have bubbles or have you noticed it watery?

If just the one nostril is clogged and she shows no distressed breathing, I agree with @Kathy Golla I would leave it alone.
If you feel that it's causing problems breathing, then I would just start slow - apply a dab of coconut oil or you can use 1 (one) drop peroxide with a qtip - let that work for several minutes, then wipe - hopefully most will come out.

I ran across your other thread yesterday. I hope that the damage is not too severe and she makes a speedy recovery.

Thank you! Oh it must just be the picture. Her eyes are clear and bright.