Non urgent help needed, hens nostril abnormal

[MessicaShain]

Is this infection? I have her on pigeon antibiotics, I have no idea how old she is. I'm thinking around 6, give or take. I wasn't her originally owner. She does seem underweight, so we are working on that. She's currently inside with me and another hen getting antibiotics and special attention.
I have never seen my hens peck on another, I see no dried or otherwise blook. Her crop isn't short, its hanging on the other side. Is there a way to brighten her crop up? Point is i don't think it's bullying.
Any suggestions on the best ways to fatten her up besides eggs, and get her color back normal. And how should I help heal this nostril?
Thank you!!
One cool thing to know about Duo is, she has two tails. And, that's why I got her. They didn't want her for their breeding program. I have no idea what she is, but i love her.

 

[MessicaShain]

Oh! Otherwise she's cleaning herself, walking, pooping fine, eating. Not as sing songy, but she's been inside and I imagine feels bad.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Her crop isn't short, its hanging on the other side. Is there a way to brighten her crop up? Point is i don't think it's bullying.
Any suggestions on the best ways to fatten her up besides eggs, and get her color back normal. And how should I help heal this nostril?

One cool thing to know about Duo is, she has two tails. And, that's why I got her. They didn't want her for their breeding program.

She's currently inside with me and another hen getting antibiotics and special attention.

You're giving antibiotics to hear and another hen, what illness/bacterial infection are you treating?

Do you have a photo of all of her?

The nostril looks like it may just have some dirt/debris in it.
You can use a warm compress to see if that will help loosen the material in the nostril so you can work on getting it out. If that doesn't prove effective them apply 1 (One) drop of Hydrogen Peroxide to the hardened material and let that soak in for a few minutes. Take an Orange stick (cuticle stick) or something similar and begin the process of digging the debris out. It may take several days of working on her to get the nostril cleaned out.

You mention wanting to brighten her crop up? Do you mean comb and wattles?
She has some splotchy coloration on the wattles and comb, it's hard to tell by the photo whether it's just some dirt and can be gently washed or cleaned.
She has some mulberry or perhaps melanistic coloring on her face and earlobes so it's not uncommon for a hen to have that coloring on the comb and wattles as well. This may just be her normal coloring with a little dirt.

As for fattening her up. Just feed her a nutritionally balanced poultry feed. A treat of egg, fish (tuna, mackerel, sardines) a couple of times a week would be a nice little boost. You don't want a hen to become too fat and of course if weight gain is indeed necessary, then it should be relatively slow and steady.

She's 6 years old?

 

[Squawkers]

I would LOVE to see a picture of her tails!!!

 

[MessicaShain]

You're giving antibiotics to hear and another hen, what illness/bacterial infection are you treating?

Do you have a photo of all of her?

The nostril looks like it may just have some dirt/debris in it.
You can use a warm compress to see if that will help loosen the material in the nostril so you can work on getting it out. If that doesn't prove effective them apply 1 (One) drop of Hydrogen Peroxide to the hardened material and let that soak in for a few minutes. Take an Orange stick (cuticle stick) or something similar and begin the process of digging the debris out. It may take several days of working on her to get the nostril cleaned out.

You mention wanting to brighten her crop up? Do you mean comb and wattles?
She has some splotchy coloration on the wattles and comb, it's hard to tell by the photo whether it's just some dirt and can be gently washed or cleaned.
She has some mulberry or perhaps melanistic coloring on her face and earlobes so it's not uncommon for a hen to have that coloring on the comb and wattles as well. This may just be her normal coloring with a little dirt.

As for fattening her up. Just feed her a nutritionally balanced poultry feed. A treat of egg, fish (tuna, mackerel, sardines) a couple of times a week would be a nice little boost. You don't want a hen to become too fat and of course if weight gain is indeed necessary, then it should be relatively slow and steady.

She's 6 years old?

Her comb, yes, sorry. I got her about 3 years ago and was told she was 3. She's currently being medicated with this because it's what I have. I'm looking at tylosin for infection, but let me know what more I can do before I waste my money.

Trying to figure out how to post more pictures. Bare with me.

 

[MessicaShain]

Started them on this. They have had nasal infections in the past and this is what I have, but it doesn't seem like that's it at all. Maybe it is debris. I'm doing soaks and feeding them a good mash while they're inside.
There is a second bird. Came with her. Also, sick in the past. I keep them together so my other two don't pick on Duo when I try to put her back with the flock.
Let me know if you have any advice.

 

[LaFleche]

To me her nostril looks as if most part of the plug that deformed and widened her nostril has already come off.
By following @Wyorp Rock 's advice you can clean out the rest step by step.

Did you already deworm the two newcomers? If not, I recommend doing so as being free of internal (and external) parasites is paramount to regaining a normal weight and overall good health and robustness.

How do their feet and legs look? Maybe they need some special attention as well. And check their butts for any dirt/poop stuck to the feathers or skin. At their advanced age they might need a trimming of overabundant fluff to keep themselves clean.

They are lucky you took them in. Hopefully, with your good care they will recover soon and have a good life ahead of them.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Started them on this. They have had nasal infections in the past and this is what I have, but it doesn't seem like that's it at all. Maybe it is debris. I'm doing soaks and feeding them a good mash while they're inside.
There is a second bird. Came with her. Also, sick in the past. I keep them together so my other two don't pick on Duo when I try to put her back with the flock.
Let me know if you have any advice.

The Sulfa medication may help with respiratory infection if that's what's going on.

How long have you had these hens?