MaryinChapelHill
In the Brooder
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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?
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The lump is hard and warmer than the other leg. She is not vaccinated. No other tumors on other birds.How does it feel—hard or soft? Have you ever seen tumors in your other birds? Has she been vaccinated for Mareks disease?
We think she is one of our layers. The lump is hard and warmer than the other leg.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.
Being warmer means there is some kind of inflammation going on. Is the joint still flexible? Could this be a fracture of the bone?We think she is one of our layers. The lump is hard and warmer than the other leg.
That is good. Any scabs or other signs of injury? Maybe some thorn or prickle or scratch?The joint is flexible and not clicking.