Growth on top of toe

[Daniellefox05]

I have a Brahma with a weird growth on top of her toe by her feathers. She’s limping. But the growth doesn’t seem to bother her. Here’s some pictures

 

[Ihavesomechickens]

Is it this?

It looks like a wart or a insect bite/sting. I’m not too sure though.

 

[Daniellefox05]

Is it this?
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It looks like a wart or a insect bite/sting. I’m not too sure though.

Yes. It’s hard, and kind of at the base like where feather follicles would be. It’s the only thing I can see on her that is different. Otherwise I have zero idea why she’s limping

 

[LaFleche]

This looks as if the feather did not come out of the follicle (ingrown feather) and might just be the reason for her limping.

You might want to soak her foot for some 15 minutes in warm water with Epsom salt and then try to get the feather out.

 

[Daniellefox05]

Yes, it was an ingrown feather!! I was able to pull it out. She’s limping much more now, but I think that she will feel better tomorrow. I put her in an Epsom bath and gave her some Vetercyin (not sure on spelling!) I think she will be better now!!

 

[LaFleche]

Well done! I hope she will heal up nicely.

You might want to monitor her feet as breeds with heavy feathered feet are prone to have problems, especially when molting as the pin feathers hurt piercing through the skin and the toes easily get irritated or even infected.