FACIAL EXCESS SKIN GROWTH

[suburbansilkies]

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Hi guys, Please help! My chicken has a weird skin growth down one side of her face. It has sprung up over the last week and is growing quickly. I have no idea what is is. There is a picture of how she normally looks for reference. The growth has stretched down her neck as well. I don't know what to do.

 

[suburbansilkies]

 

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[Eggcessive]

I am puzzled by that. I do recall a hen recently that had some strange swelling, and the poster could never get a diagnosis even after sending pictures in to several vets at poultry centers. Does she have any other symptoms that might be a sgn of a sinus infection, such as sneezing, watery or foamy eyes, or wheezing?

 

[Eggcessive]

I just went back and found the thread about the hen I mentioned. The person took many pictures of her hen's face. Here it is if you would like to compare with your hen: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/939345/hen-with-swollen-face-3-month-update-suggestions

 

[suburbansilkies]

I just went back and found the thread about the hen I mentioned. The person took many pictures of her hen's face. Here it is if you would like to compare with your hen:  https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/939345/hen-with-swollen-face-3-month-update-suggestions

Yes it seems to be the same thing. Do you know how they treated her? Thanks so much for helping!

 

[Eggcessive]

She posted most of her treatments in the thread. She tried antibiotics and nothing but time helped. Her last post was just a picture she posted last week. She looked much better, and she has been living a very normal life. You hen may or may not have the same thing, but the person never really knew what the problem was.