Huge bump next to beak growing larger by day

[Crazy Mother Hen]

Hi
How is the chick going?
There are some vets online to help with a diagnosis.
You said that she first had a scratch that bled. It could be infected with bacteria and your polysporin ointment was a good start. It is really hard to diagnose with photos. Is the lump hard, wart-like, or a puss filled sack? If this was my little chick I would be putting her on antibiotics for an infection, Triple C is one brand I use. I would use a Betadine solution to bathe the wound. Careful not to get it in her eyes. If it is puss filled, it must be softened and cleaned right out perhaps the sack must be drained with a syringe.

A swollen wound on a chick's face could indicate Infectious Coryza, a bacterial infection causing facial swelling, sneezing, and nasal discharge, or Fowl Pox, a viral disease that forms wart-like nodules on the face. Other possibilities include injuries from pecking, or infections caused by bacteria like Mycoplasma. It is crucial to isolate the sick chick from the rest of the flock to prevent spread and consult a veterinarian for proper diagnosis and treatment, which often involves antibiotics for bacterial infections or supportive care for viral ones.

What to Do

1. Isolate the Chick:
   Immediately separate the sick chick from the rest of the flock to prevent the spread of a potentially contagious disease.
   

• Contact a Veterinarian:
  A veterinarian specializing in poultry is essential for an accurate diagnosis and to determine the best course of treatment.
  
  
  
• Observe Other Symptoms:
  Note any other signs of illness, such as lethargy, loss of appetite, difficulty breathing, or discharge from the eyes or nose, to provide to the vet.
  
  
  
• Ensure Good Hygiene:
  Keep the chick's living area clean and free of debris to aid in healing and prevent secondary infections.
  
  
• Watch the flock for similar symptoms.
  

 

[Crazy Mother Hen]

PS one of my girlfriends swears by honey as an ointment for her hens wounds. It would have to be good quality medical-grade, or non-heat treated, raw pure honey that is used on human wounds. 'Manuka' honey contains non-peroxide active compounds like methylgloxal, which provides strong antibacterial effects

 

[Chickensarecool123]

Hi
How is the chick going?
There are some vets online to help with a diagnosis.
You said that she first had a scratch that bled. It could be infected with bacteria and your polysporin ointment was a good start. It is really hard to diagnose with photos. Is the lump hard, wart-like, or a puss filled sack? If this was my little chick I would be putting her on antibiotics for an infection, Triple C is one brand I use. I would use a Betadine solution to bathe the wound. Careful not to get it in her eyes. If it is puss filled, it must be softened and cleaned right out perhaps the sack must be drained with a syringe.

A swollen wound on a chick's face could indicate Infectious Coryza, a bacterial infection causing facial swelling, sneezing, and nasal discharge, or Fowl Pox, a viral disease that forms wart-like nodules on the face. Other possibilities include injuries from pecking, or infections caused by bacteria like Mycoplasma. It is crucial to isolate the sick chick from the rest of the flock to prevent spread and consult a veterinarian for proper diagnosis and treatment, which often involves antibiotics for bacterial infections or supportive care for viral ones.

What to Do

1. Isolate the Chick:
   Immediately separate the sick chick from the rest of the flock to prevent the spread of a potentially contagious disease.

• Contact a Veterinarian:
  A veterinarian specializing in poultry is essential for an accurate diagnosis and to determine the best course of treatment.
  
  
  
• Observe Other Symptoms:
  Note any other signs of illness, such as lethargy, loss of appetite, difficulty breathing, or discharge from the eyes or nose, to provide to the vet.
  
  
  
• Ensure Good Hygiene:
  Keep the chick's living area clean and free of debris to aid in healing and prevent secondary infections.
  
  
• Watch the flock for similar symptoms.

I prefer not to go to the vet if possible, and we only have one other chick so how would i go about isolating her? The outside is hard but a bit squishy inside definitely puss, in her mouth there is now a yellowish bump (small but still) from the bubble above, I really prefer not to use a vet and am hoping to treat it at home, should we pop it then add disinfectants? Or what can we do? Thanks a ton for responding though~

 

[Chickensarecool123]

Hi
How is the chick going?
There are some vets online to help with a diagnosis.
You said that she first had a scratch that bled. It could be infected with bacteria and your polysporin ointment was a good start. It is really hard to diagnose with photos. Is the lump hard, wart-like, or a puss filled sack? If this was my little chick I would be putting her on antibiotics for an infection, Triple C is one brand I use. I would use a Betadine solution to bathe the wound. Careful not to get it in her eyes. If it is puss filled, it must be softened and cleaned right out perhaps the sack must be drained with a syringe.

A swollen wound on a chick's face could indicate Infectious Coryza, a bacterial infection causing facial swelling, sneezing, and nasal discharge, or Fowl Pox, a viral disease that forms wart-like nodules on the face. Other possibilities include injuries from pecking, or infections caused by bacteria like Mycoplasma. It is crucial to isolate the sick chick from the rest of the flock to prevent spread and consult a veterinarian for proper diagnosis and treatment, which often involves antibiotics for bacterial infections or supportive care for viral ones.

What to Do

1. Isolate the Chick:
   Immediately separate the sick chick from the rest of the flock to prevent the spread of a potentially contagious disease.

• Contact a Veterinarian:
  A veterinarian specializing in poultry is essential for an accurate diagnosis and to determine the best course of treatment.
  
  
  
• Observe Other Symptoms:
  Note any other signs of illness, such as lethargy, loss of appetite, difficulty breathing, or discharge from the eyes or nose, to provide to the vet.
  
  
  
• Ensure Good Hygiene:
  Keep the chick's living area clean and free of debris to aid in healing and prevent secondary infections.
  
  
• Watch the flock for similar symptoms.

Great news it is not fowl pox, it is filled with puss there is a scab on the outside which has started to peel we will add more polysporin and alcohol tonight (we made sure everything we put is safe for them FDA approved)

 

[Eggcessive]

Glad that it turned out to be an abscess, and not fowl pox.