Need Help with a Lumpy Headed Chicken

[tomwxyz]

We purchased 40 straight-run chicks and received them Feb. 10 making them approx. 2 months old. We lost a few immediately after receiving them but since then they have been thriving. We just moved them to outdoor quarters a week ago. Today, I noticed that one of the flock looked different. I caught it and took a couple of photos (attached). This bird has lumps on it's head. One lump above each eye, one at the edge of the beak, and a small one under the beak. The one on the beak is a bit bloody, either one of it's mates pecked it or it is self-inflicted, I can't tell. It looks pretty gnarly. The lumps don't seem to bother it much, it is as active as the rest. I don't see any other symptoms.

I separated this one from the flock for observation and to avoid spreading this to the others. I am relatively new to chickens, I started about two years ago. I grew up on a farm but didn't have chickens, so I don't have much experience with birds.

Can anyone tell me what I am looking at? What should I do as far as treatment of the particular bird and the flock? Will it spread to the others?

Thanks for your help,
Tom

 

[Wynette]

To me, they look like tumors...here are a few threads that may guide you further in diagnosing the issue:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/836237/one-of-my-chickens-has-developed-a-lump-on-her-beak

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/172018/theres-a-big-lump-on-my-chickens-head-help

Maybe you can send PMs to some of the folks who have had similiar issues? I wish you the very best!