Help! My Cochin hen has some sort of abscess? Idk what it is. It’s below the vent and huge!

[CrazyChickenLady35]

How cold is it where you live? Could she have suffered some frostbite to her toe last year? How old is she? It could be a feather cyst. If it was, there would be a feather underneath it. But being located under the vent I would be cautious about exploring it. Here is some reading about feather cysts:
https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/feather-cysts-in-birds

we live in florida, so no way it could be frostbite. i only got her a few months ago. i’m still in regular contact with her previous owner and she says that she’s 2 years old.

 

[Eggcessive]

She may have lost the toe tip at her previous home. Most of the time it is from frostbite, but the toe could have been crushed, or it could be from tearing off her nail previously. Anyway, it doesn’t matter, since she can make do with the missing part.

 

[redinator]

I’m going to attempt to drain it with a needle tonight. I will update you guys with what happens and her outcome in case anyone else encounters the same issue.

Make sure the needle is sterile and Good luck!!

Also have some sort of ointment handy to prevent infection. Maybe someone can recommended a good option. I'm new to all this chicken raising stuff myself.