my baby chick has a growth on its head

[billyfarmmom]

my baby chick has sand fleas and i took them off its head. it has now developed a growth on the left side of its head which has come down to its eye which has closed. what can i use to help my chick? please help.

 

[sunflour]

Welcome to BYC.

So sorry about your problem and wish I had an answer.


But , I see you have also posted under emergencies and hopefully some one with experience will offer some help there.

A picture of the chick can help, but I think you have a number of posts before allowed to upload one.
In the meantime - add more information about the situation - where the chicks are housed, the extent of the flea issue, and a detailed description of the swelling or sore.

 

[gander007]

my baby chick has sand fleas and i took them off its head. it has now developed a growth on the left side of its head which has come down to its eye which has closed. what can i use to help my chick? please help.

Alright

great to have you joining the BYC flock

Ya must live in the desert or the chickens came from the desert as I have more then on run in with sand fleas but I have never had a problem with them eating the chickens or the chickens having sours on the skin but you can go to the local feed store and get some dip and no I cant remember the name of the soap to add to the water but the feed store should have it or e-bay also has it and ya just add it to the water and you will need at least three 5 gal buckets one to dip the chickens in with the soap and two for the rinse then let the chickens dry in a warm place ....


BYC has a very nice learning center

 

[drumstick diva]

Without a photo it's like trying to e x amine him in the dark. We can't see anything. I'm wondering if he has an infection from their bites and needs vet treatment before it affects his eye.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Without a photo it's like trying to e x amine him in the dark. We can't see anything. I'm wondering if he has an infection from their bites and needs vet treatment before it affects his eye.

I agree.

 

[NickyKnack]

Hello!

Welcome to BYC and the coop! There's a lot of great peeps here! Feel free to ask lots of questions. But most of all, make yourself at home. I'm so glad you decided to join the BYC family. I look forward to seeing you around BYC.

Maybe post here:
~https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures
Goodluck with your girl.

 

[N F C]

Sorry to hear your little chick has a problem. I hope someone on the emergency/illness forum has been able to help you.

Good luck!