Ear infection, canker, mites or...?

[wat_da_cluck]

Please make sure there is no tick or anything. It does look like an injury like I mentioned above but let's get some experts here to get their experienced and knowledgeable input. I do worry about her hiding out behavior. Is she eating and drinking well? I'll tag some of our experts.

@Wyorp Rock @azygous @Eggcessive @aart @Overo Mare

THANK YOU SO MUCH! Neosporin it is!

 

[wat_da_cluck]

It seems most likely an injury from the pecking or mating of the rooster. Others may have joined in the comb and ear pecking. Sepearting for a day or so in the dog crate inside the coop would be good. If you have to separate her elesewhere, bring her out for a supervised visit or two daily and get her back in the flock. Keeping her out of the flock for too long can cause them to peck her more. I also would separate the rooster in the crate once she is back full time, to give her a break. I love having a rooster, but some can be a little rough, biting the back of the neck or comb during mating. Watch to see that he is not being agressive to her because she does not want to mate with him.

Makes sense! Honestly the only reason he is still around is his hawk spying skills. And the racoons are terrified of him. Well, that and he adores me. Hates my husband and kids, but always wants to cuddle me so I'm having a hard time saying goodbye.
She actually seems pretty receptive to him most of the time, which is amusing since #1 is always running away from him when he starts his dance.

 

[wat_da_cluck]

Keep rinsing with saline(no more hydrogen peroxide) and applying the ointment.
No need to separate unless she's getting picked on.
If a male is roughing her up, separate the male.

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Will do! Thanks for instructions! SW CT!

 

[wat_da_cluck]

@wat_da_cluck I hope your beauty is feeling better this morning. Is she eating and drinking ok?

Thank you for checking in!!! The earlobe is still angry looking - puffy and big but the spot that turned white is about half the size. Put neosporin on this morning. Giving vitamins in her water and she is eating/drinking normally. Otherwise her normal self this morning. Even laid an egg in the garage. Shes back with the flock but in a side compartment (the ONLY good thing about omlet runs I suppose). Her bestie was very happy to see her again.

 

[wat_da_cluck]

I think we have reached the "vet" point of infection - I'm beginning to think its an abscess that needs to be drained. I've been reapplying neosporin every 4 hours today. But I noticed her poops have gotten watery (unusual for her) so concerned its starting to affect her systemically and want to avoid sepsis. But would really appreciate any input if anyone has thoughts on draining abscesses or infected earlobes?

@HeatherKellyB @Nendei @Wyorp Rock @Eggcessive
you have all been so helpful the last day - I can't thank you enough- any chance you can take one last look? Also dark spots on her eyes/beak is blackberry juice from this afternoon's treat. Comb is rooster :/

 

[Eggcessive]

If you can see a vet they could look into her ear canal and possibly prescribe an antibiotic. Can you get anything out of her ear with a QTip?

 

[Myrshine]

Does it seem to be bothering her? You can try draining it yourself or take her to the vet, so they can do it for you and prescribe antibiotics for her

 

[HeatherKellyB]

I think we have reached the "vet" point of infection - I'm beginning to think its an abscess that needs to be drained. I've been reapplying neosporin every 4 hours today. But I noticed her poops have gotten watery (unusual for her) so concerned its starting to affect her systemically and want to avoid sepsis. But would really appreciate any input if anyone has thoughts on draining abscesses or infected earlobes?

@HeatherKellyB @Nendei @Wyorp Rock @Eggcessive
you have all been so helpful the last day - I can't thank you enough- any chance you can take one last look? Also dark spots on her eyes/beak is blackberry juice from this afternoon's treat. Comb is rooster :/

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That was my concern. If you have access to a vet, I'd certainly take advantage of that. I wish you the best. Please keep us updated.