Hers is kind of like the second one, but with much more feather coverage, so it’s very hard to see the actual lumps. Thy are large, and very hard. I think it could be ingrown feathers or something like hat, but they are just so hard that I, not so sure.
Thank youBeautiful chicken and I am so very sorry to hear of the situation. I believe she will be ok, and pray for her recovery. Wish I had the answer for you, but I am still learning. Chickens are such wonderful and amazing creatures, which I never knew. They are such loving birds... Pls. know that I send my best wishes, and believe all will work out! Perhaps when you take her to the vet you might relay what the cause was. Perhaps it will help others in some way.
Unfortunately I do not have that. I would certainly if I could.
In the threads I posted, they usually sterilize a sewing needle, and search for a feather under the disinfected skin where the lump is. Actually, there can be more than one ingrown feather often. But they also could be tumors as well. This is a case where only you can see and feel of them to know what they are like. Tumors (cancerous ones) usually have an irregular firm surface. Cysts or abscesses tend to be softer, more rounded. Lancing can sometimes express some cheese-like substance or fluid. Your vet may be better at this, but many are not that familiar with the types of Mareks symptoms or lymphoid tumors, or even ingrown feather cysts. Hopefully, yours can be helpful.
I’m wondering since there is no break in the skin if Vetericyn ( love that stuff) or neosporin would be any benefit. I vote for vet trip.I would apply Vetericyn or plain neosporin on ther skin and observe for a couple of days. If it doesn’t heal or gets worse, a field trip to the vet is recommended!
Good luck!
Nothing else is wrong, poop is a bit lighter coloured, like a cecal poop, and smells like one too.
Do you think we should do this? I’m not experienced with doing things like this, I wouldn’t know what to do.
