My landlord just obtained a chicken about 1 week ago, approximately 2 years old. She tells me, "i keep meaning to ask if you can take the band off her leg because it looks swollen". What I find is a chicken who can't walk and a leg that is severely damaged from what appears to be a band left on during growth. I've removed the band and flushed it out the best I can. However I'm not sure if I'm seeing necrotic tissue (as I suspect) or scabbing. I don't know the best way to attempt to drain it and am hesitant as I'm not sure the extent of the damage or infection
. The landlord will not spring for a vet but I want to help this chicken the best I can. Advice on how to treat?
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