jennyinvermont
In the Brooder
- Apr 2, 2021
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I have a 9 month old barnvelder with what seems like a giant, bursting tumor on her chest. I think I likely need to cull her asap but wanted to check here first. I had noticed a protrusion from her chest but I assumed it was just her build. But today and yesterday she seemed unwell and on closer inspection it's definitely something abnormal. There are black spots on the skin and at least one opening. (She is super shy and I didn't want to hurt her doing a serious examination).
Behavior: has always seemed well (if my most shy), but yesterday was just standing under the coop, not being active. Today she was very slow to come out of the coop when I opened the door. She did come out, but very slowly, taking great care on the ramp, and a few mins after the rest. She ate but did not drink water. Ruffled her feathers a few times - it is bothering her.
After checking her out I put her back in the coop and she returned to normal behavior. And then came out of the coop again. I'm not sure if she's sleeping on the roost or the floor.
She was vaccinated for Mareks. Not sure if this could be a crop issue? But like I said she's had a bit of a protrusion for quite some time.
I can't imagine there is much I can do for her at this point but please let me know if you have suggestions. We are also leaving town tomorrow for 2 weeks, which is horrible timing. But a local farmer I know would be willing to come daily and treat/help her if there was something to be done. I don't want her to suffer more.
(And yes I should have caught the seriousness of this sooner, so I hear you if you're mad at me!)
Behavior: has always seemed well (if my most shy), but yesterday was just standing under the coop, not being active. Today she was very slow to come out of the coop when I opened the door. She did come out, but very slowly, taking great care on the ramp, and a few mins after the rest. She ate but did not drink water. Ruffled her feathers a few times - it is bothering her.
After checking her out I put her back in the coop and she returned to normal behavior. And then came out of the coop again. I'm not sure if she's sleeping on the roost or the floor.
She was vaccinated for Mareks. Not sure if this could be a crop issue? But like I said she's had a bit of a protrusion for quite some time.
I can't imagine there is much I can do for her at this point but please let me know if you have suggestions. We are also leaving town tomorrow for 2 weeks, which is horrible timing. But a local farmer I know would be willing to come daily and treat/help her if there was something to be done. I don't want her to suffer more.
(And yes I should have caught the seriousness of this sooner, so I hear you if you're mad at me!)