Lump on the upper leg of hen

[chooki]

I have a barnverdel hen, 2 years of age, is otherwise healthy and still occasionally laying eggs (she wasn't a proliferate egg layer to start with):

Yesterday, I have found a lump on the upper side of her leg:

There seems to be a wound on the upper side of it and skin underneath and around seems to be a bit bare - as in no feathers.

Does anyone here know what is it? The lump feels hard, but not solid hard.

 

[Cheekychook11]

Did a bit of research, I’m not super experienced but try looking up feather cysts and ingrown feathers, looks similar to those

 

[chooki]

Did a bit of research, I’m not super experienced but try looking up feather cysts and ingrown feathers, looks similar to those

Thanks, I will look into it.

 

[Eggcessive]

Hard to tell exactly without a tissue sample and pathology, but it might be just a dermoid or epidermis cyst or fatty tumor. Feather cysts which are from ingrown feathers, can be common in feathered areas, and those may become abscessed.

 

[chooki]

Since she is eating normal and without any sign of illness, I didn't take her to a vet. I have applied some anti-septic cream on the lump and around area. If anyone knows any good at home remedy, please let me know.

 

[chooki]

I caught her and had a quick see and feel on her leg, apparently the bump has disappeared. I have only spent a few minutes, so it wasn't thorough, but no significant bump felt like before.

 

[Eggcessive]

That is great news, and hopefully, it has gone away. Let us know if you see anything else. Thanks for the update.