large apparently fluid-filled bump on hen's rear

I've had this happen with molting hens. It does seem fluid filled, but usually, it's feathers that are ingrown in a ball; at least, that is what it was with my two. It does seem really weird, I know. I did nothing since there was no infection and nothing to pull out or lance, just let it be. If feathers came to the surface and I could get to them with tweezers, I'd ease them on out, but they usually popped out on their own and the lumps subsided.
 

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