- Mar 24, 2016
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Hello!
I'm suspecting that this is a cluster of ingrown feathers, but looking for some confirmation from the more veteran chicken owners. The chick is a Speckled Sussex that's ~20 days old. The lump is a little smaller than a dime and has a little give when pressure is applied but fairly solid. There were some larger chicks in the same brooding area that were recently removed. As I was moving the chicks out of the brooder so I could clean it out, I was looking them over to see if there were any issues and spotted this on one chick. The largest bump is on the back of its head/upper neck, but there are two smaller ones on top of its head. I considered that it could have been getting picked on by the bigger chicks, but due to her also growing in adult feathers didn't want to discount ingrown feathers as a possibility. When I touch or even lightly squeeze on the bump she doesn't fuss as though it hurts. Before I take any action, I wanted to be get some opinions.
Thank you for any help that you can provide!
I'm suspecting that this is a cluster of ingrown feathers, but looking for some confirmation from the more veteran chicken owners. The chick is a Speckled Sussex that's ~20 days old. The lump is a little smaller than a dime and has a little give when pressure is applied but fairly solid. There were some larger chicks in the same brooding area that were recently removed. As I was moving the chicks out of the brooder so I could clean it out, I was looking them over to see if there were any issues and spotted this on one chick. The largest bump is on the back of its head/upper neck, but there are two smaller ones on top of its head. I considered that it could have been getting picked on by the bigger chicks, but due to her also growing in adult feathers didn't want to discount ingrown feathers as a possibility. When I touch or even lightly squeeze on the bump she doesn't fuss as though it hurts. Before I take any action, I wanted to be get some opinions.
Thank you for any help that you can provide!