Growth in Chicken's Nose HELP!

[ainsleyau]

I discovered this growth on the nose of one of my Plymouth Rocks. She's only 5/6 months old, not laying yet. She seems to be fine and happy and in good health otherwise.

From reading other threads am I correct in assuming she may have food stuck in there, and I simply need to remove it? What is the best way for me to do it? It is in both nostrils, Thanks

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[casportpony]

I discovered this growth on the nose of one of my Plymouth Rocks. She's only 5/6 months old, not laying yet. She seems to be fine and happy and in good health otherwise.

From reading other threads am I correct in assuming she may have food stuck in there, and I simply need to remove it? What is the best way for me to do it? It is in both nostrils, Thanks

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Welcome to BYC! @new 2 pfowl just did one of these, but it was in the ear.

 

[casportpony]

Check the choanal slit in her mouth for pus.

Above photo by BYC's @Nambroth

 

[casportpony]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/831156/really-nasty-ear-infection-in-a-silkie-hen-graphic-pics
You will have to get the pus out. Probably best to use tweezers?

 

[ainsleyau]

Thanks for your help @casportpony Her Choanal Slit is swollen and seems to be closed over, tried cleaning it out but it's hard and crusty, got out as much as I could for the time being, will try again as she seemed a little distressed.
Should I try and clean her Choanal Slit from inside her mouth?

 

[casportpony]

Thanks for your help @casportpony Her Choanal Slit is swollen and seems to be closed over, tried cleaning it out but it's hard and crusty, got out as much as I could for the time being, will try again as she seemed a little distressed.
Should I try and clean her Choanal Slit from inside her mouth?

Since he choanal slit has pus in it, it means her entire sinus cavity is full of it.

Any chance you can get her to a vet?

 

[casportpony]