Large cyst on leg near body

[MaryinChapelHill]

My 25 week-old Andalusian hen has developed a large cyst on her leg. She was limping but now not walking at all. She slept on the floor of the coop. Any suggestions?

 

[Eggcessive]

How does it feel—hard or soft? Have you ever seen tumors in your other birds? Has she been vaccinated for Mareks disease?

 

[LaFleche]

That sure is quite a swelling. Does it feel warmer than the other side? Can you see any kind of scab or lesion?

On another note: Your cockerel (judging by the incoming spurs) has some poop lumps stuck in his rear fluff, better clean it off to prevent skin irritations.

 

[MaryinChapelHill]

How does it feel—hard or soft? Have you ever seen tumors in your other birds? Has she been vaccinated for Mareks disease?

The lump is hard and warmer than the other leg. She is not vaccinated. No other tumors on other birds.

 

[MaryinChapelHill]

That sure is quite a swelling. Does it feel warmer than the other side? Can you see any kind of scab or lesion?

On another note: Your cockerel (judging by the incoming spurs) has some poop lumps stuck in his rear fluff, better clean it off to prevent skin irritations.

We think she is one of our layers. The lump is hard and warmer than the other leg.

 

[LaFleche]

We think she is one of our layers. The lump is hard and warmer than the other leg.

Being warmer means there is some kind of inflammation going on. Is the joint still flexible? Could this be a fracture of the bone?

 

[MaryinChapelHill]

The joint is flexible and not clicking.

 

[LaFleche]

The joint is flexible and not clicking.

That is good. Any scabs or other signs of injury? Maybe some thorn or prickle or scratch?

Did you inspect the feathered part just above the joint as well for any ingrown feathers or similar?

 

[Eggcessive]

If it is a tumor, there probably is no much you can do. If it is a swollen joint, it might get better with resting the leg. I would watch it to see if it gets larger or causes pain.