Fused nostrils?

[grasjm36]

I have a golden laced wyandotte pullet that seemed like she was traveling backwords on the evolutionary train. Her skin directly below her eyes puffs in and out as if she had air sacs in her face. I thought maybe she was missing a plate in her skull somewhere but looking closer I can see that she has almost completely fused nostrils. Can I help her? Or should I just leave her. I never noticed this before and I have raised this group from chicks. She seems very healthy, but not as active as the others.

Thanks

 

[speckledhen]

Are they actually fused or gunked up with something? They do cram dirt and dusty feed into their nostrils on occasion. I use the stiff quill of a feather to scrape it out for my crippled rooster since there are many things he can't do for himself.

 

[grasjm36]

It seems like really thick skin. But I will try and clean them out though, thanks.