Lump on Turken's neck?! Update: IT DISAPPEARED!

[Shotsii]

This morning I went out to open the coop expecting the worse, but the lump is completely gone. Like it never happened.

Today while feeding my chickens an afternoon serving of Layena crumbles I noticed that my Turken had a big lump on the side of her neck. She was also sluggish and swallowing frequently. I caught her and felt the lump. It's soft. I noticed that she was weezing slightly. I don't know if that's from her trying to get away from me or the lump restricting her breathing?? I'm terribly worried.

 

[Miss Lydia]

My goodness that is swollen hopefully someone will be able to help you out, I just don't know. Is there a wound? could it be an abcess? How old is this Turken?

 

[redhen]

Wonder what the heck happend to her?

 

[Shotsii]

I see no wound. No bite marks or anything. I have no idea what is wrong. She's 10.5 months.

 

[BarkerChickens]

Possibly an abscess?

 

[sheila3935]

That doesnt look good maybe start her on antibotics. Looks like maybe an infection. Hope she gets better real soon. I love Turkens. I have 2

 

[Shotsii]

Oh my gosh. What can cause an abscess?

As for antibiotics, is there a name brand? I've never had a sick chicken before and I'm not too sure what to do. My parents aren't very helpful

 

[Miss Lydia]

Alot of chicken folks use Tylan 50 I am not sure what would be best why not do a google search and see what you think is the best. I will too and then we'll see what we come up with.

 

[PeakyBeaky]

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Even a little scratch that breaks the skin can let in bacteria that can lead to an infection. But anything is possible...it it "hot" compaired to other areas of her neck? I would agree with an antibiotic...not sure which one...we're trying Tylan now on a sick pullet. Also, I'd keep her separate from the others, if it is an abcess and it ruptures, the others could get nasty with pecking at her.

 

[Barred Rocks forever]

is a tumor possible ?