Fly strike

[The Coop Crew]

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No maggots but I’m not sure what this is.

I’m not sure either but a good soak may help clean/soothe the area. How is she acting?

 

[Chickchick121]

I’m not sure either but a good soak may help clean/soothe the area. How is she acting?

She is acting normal.

 

[Nomimon]

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No maggots but I’m not sure what this is.

Any extra redness or swelling? Heat beyond normal? Is that a weeping trail of drainage? I just posted photos but of advanced fly strike = hole in abdomen packed with worms. Might be initial fly strike. Best to keep an eye on it. Did you cut the feathers or did she pluck them in irritation? Lots of new quills coming in. Might also be a trapped quill trying to break through the skin. In both cases doesn't harm to wash area with an antiseptic cleaner until it resolves. Chlorhexidine wash or iodine wash.