Ear infections?

[Farmgirl805]

Hi friends,

I have at least 3 hens with ears that look like this (see photos). At least one is warm to the touch. There’s no puss (yet) but there is slight swelling I think with my EE here.
I do not have a vet for chickens. Not sure what I’m dealing with and what to do. Can anyone help? Thanks!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Looks like some skin irritation, I'd check them closely for lice/mites, fleas and/or ticks.

 

[Farmgirl805]

I haven’t found any lice, mites or ticks. Everyone is eating drinking and laying. Some of the poop I see in the coop/ run is not normal though. More bulky/ larger amount than normal. I’m at work now but will be checking again tonite. favus maybe?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I haven’t found any lice, mites or ticks. Everyone is eating drinking and laying. Some of the poop I see in the coop/ run is not normal though. More bulky/ larger amount than normal. I’m at work now but will be checking again tonite. favus maybe?

Looks like some skin irritation, I'd check them closely for lice/mites, fleas and/or ticks.

No, not Favus which is a fungal infection.

Looks like skin irritation. Looks like there's some type of bug/insect on her ear in the photo - not very clear. Perhaps a Mosquito or Buffalo Gnat or some such type of critter.

 

[Farmgirl805]

Oooh! Good eye. Thank you. I’ll check her out!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Oooh! Good eye. Thank you. I’ll check her out!

What did you find out?

 

[Farmgirl805]

So here’s my Wyandotte today. Mites maybe? The skin is slightly peeling on the left side.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Looks like a bit of dry skin. If you feel you need to put something on the skin, you can use a bit of coconut oil or vaseline.