no tail?? weird issue on light brahma

[newmarch2014]

The epsom salt soak would help to reduce the swelling, also a witch hazel compress or some other safe swell reducing many times helps to stop the build up as it is as it should be. Swollen bum is a cycle, builds up, gets swollen from pulling and cleaning, results in build up.

 

[vsmenagerie]

I will do that the next time we wash her off. Thanks!

She definitely has no tail, but has feathers growing where it should be, but very close to her vent. I think I will put some oil on her too, to make it easier to clean off. It's very weird but otherwise she seems to be doing fine. Hopefully there is nothing off internally and she will be ok laying eggs

 

[reeac]

Anyone with a chicken like this? I am worried this will have a negative impact on her as she grows, so would love to know if anyone has one that doesn't have issues as an adult.

I have a five week old light Brahma and it is also developing without tail feathers. How did yours end up after growing up?

 

[PickTx]

I have a five week old light Brahma and it is also developing without tail feathers. How did yours end up after growing up?

I just got one as well and seems she is the same way. Did yours have any issues? And did you have problems with poop butt a lot as well?

 

[MARTFAMCHICKENS]

I have a buff brahma with the same issue. Try to monitor the behaviors of your others, if they peck on her, quarantine her for 3 days or more depending on the behavior of the flock to her tail (if it grows back...) If there's any blood, use antibacterial spray

Her name is Poppy