fearher cysts

[pokey]

I have noticed that some of my older hens have problems with feather cysts when they molt.does anyone else have this too? I have a hen that can barely walk right now due to this, but I really don't want to cull her.any thoughts? Amd it is always my cochins.

 

[stoopid]

Is it on the legs, or elsewhere?

 

[pokey]

Usually on the body.this time between her legs between breast amd pelvis

 

[dawg53]

Feather cysts are like ingrown hair on a human, except feathers are bigger. You can remove them yourself, there will be a cheesy infection requiring antibiotics...but they will grow back eventually. Only a vet can surgically remove them, antibiotics will have to be prescribed as well. Culling might be best if they affect her quality of life as you mentioned. Sorry.