Not sure if I should be concerned... swollen wattle

[Hannah1234]

My 4 year old Americana hen has (what I believe to be) 1 red, swollen wattle. Her other wattle is unaffected. I haven't noticed any other symptoms and she seems to be acting normal. I did see her yawn several times yesterday, but I've kept an eye on her and haven't seen her yawn any more. Has anyone had this happen? I am not sure if I should be worried.


Here is her normal wattle.

Here is her swollen wattle.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Could be a bug bite. I personally wouldn't worry about it.

 

[13ChickenGirl]

My 4 year old Americana hen has (what I believe to be) 1 red, swollen wattle. Her other wattle is unaffected. I haven't noticed any other symptoms and she seems to be acting normal. I did see her yawn several times yesterday, but I've kept an eye on her and haven't seen her yawn any more. Has anyone had this happen? I am not sure if I should be worried.


Here is her normal wattle.
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Here is her swollen wattle.View attachment 554178

Looks like a bug bite. Just keep an eye on it.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Could be a bug bite. I personally wouldn't worry about it.

X2 It does look like an insect bite. Just for kicks though - take a look inside her beak to see if there are any plaques or lesions.

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