Large mass above tail

[aart]

This picture is from yesterday and is above the tail, over the preening gland.

Had you done any treatment after you "cut it all off"?
That's a massive infection.

 

[Cinco pollos]

I applied topically antibacterial ointment. We do have a Tractor Supply here and I'm wondering if there is a recommendation for oral antibiotics until I can get her to a vet tomorrow. She is inside, eating and drinking fine.

 

[Fishkeeper]

If you're taking her to a vet tomorrow, don't do anything else, it could conflict with whatever the vet does. Keep the wound clean, keep her inside and comfortable, and that's it.

 

[aart]

Systemic AB's from a vet would be good......I would wager that the infection is beyond the initial location.

 

[Fishkeeper]

One more question, and I'm not trying to be rude with this, but how did you miss it that long? That's a massive wound, especially on a smallish animal like a chicken. It had to have been visible far before now.

 

[Cinco pollos]

She was moulting and didn't want to be held. As a big fluffy Brahma, it wasn't visible. She normally has a big fluffy patch over that area. Amazingly enough, she does not seem uncomfortable and is eating and drinking water fine. But yes, as you can imagine, I feel very bad I didn't discover it until now, so thank you for pointing that out, Fishkeeper... I found a vet open today and took her in. I got oral antibiotics, oral anti-inflammatory, topical cleaner and topical antibacterial ointment. I will cover it with a "second skin" type product from Walgreens. Will have to keep her separate from my other chickens for awhile, too.

 

[pennyJo1960]

She was moulting and didn't want to be held. As a big fluffy Brahma, it wasn't visible. She normally has a big fluffy patch over that area. Amazingly enough, she does not seem uncomfortable and is eating and drinking water fine. But yes, as you can imagine, I feel very bad I didn't discover it until now, so thank you for pointing that out, Fishkeeper... I found a vet open today and took her in. I got oral antibiotics, oral anti-inflammatory, topical cleaner and topical antibacterial ointment. I will cover it with a "second skin" type product from Walgreens. Will have to keep her separate from my other chickens for awhile, too.

Now you have good meds listen to do not cover keep meds in it blue coat from tractor supply later

 

[Fishkeeper]

Probably shouldn't cover it, it needs to drain. As long as it's staying clean and she isn't picking, you don't need to keep it covered.

 

[MissChick@dee]

You’ll trap bacteria and restrict oxygen if you cover it. I agree don’t cover.
ETA: use what the vet gave you. Along with her/his instructions. I’m sure he gave you a treatment plan. Stick with that. I would not do anything differently. If you have questions give him a call. After all you paid to have her treated. Please don’t deviate from the vets plan.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

She was moulting and didn't want to be held. As a big fluffy Brahma, it wasn't visible. She normally has a big fluffy patch over that area. Amazingly enough, she does not seem uncomfortable and is eating and drinking water fine. But yes, as you can imagine, I feel very bad I didn't discover it until now, so thank you for pointing that out, Fishkeeper... I found a vet open today and took her in. I got oral antibiotics, oral anti-inflammatory, topical cleaner and topical antibacterial ointment. I will cover it with a "second skin" type product from Walgreens. Will have to keep her separate from my other chickens for awhile, too.

Glad you were able to get her to the vet.
I'm hopeful she will recover quickly with your care.
Please keep us posted on her progress. Thank you for the update.