Please help with large tumor!!!

[windychicks]

My 2 year old Speckled Sussex had a huge tumor (?) On her lower left front breast. It is hard. Lots of veins in it. My husband remarked to my daughter about a week ago he thought she had a growth, but we thought he was talking about her crop. Picking her up tonight, we found this, probably the size if a large peach.
Any idea what this is?? Really hoping it isn't Mareks. We haven't added any new birds for about 9 months, when we added a flock of silkies.
An

y Any is greatly appreciated!

 

[casportpony]

Wow, that's something I haven't seen before.

 

[windychicks]

Hmmm...anyone else?
Can a chicken just get cancer?

 

[casportpony]

Hmmm...anyone else?
Can a chicken just get cancer?

Yeah, they can, but that looks like it could be an abscess.

 

[casportpony]

If she were mine I would make a small cut in the skin between the veins and see if it's hardened pus.

 

[Ducksandchickens]

Yeah, they can, but that looks like it could be an abscess.

Hmmm...anyone else?
Can a chicken just get cancer?

Could u possibly take her to the vet?

 

[oregonkat]

Good Grief, that looks awful! Poor hen. I am so sorry. I would take casportpony's advice and see if you can excise it somehow or get her to a vet. Good luck with her and please post back with results!

 

[micstrachan]

Yikes! Your poor girl. She looks good in the face. Does her body seem healthy otherwise? I would either take a peek, as suggested by casportpony or take her to a vet. I hope you figure it out!

 

[windychicks]

If she were mine I would make a small cut in the skin between the veins and see if it's hardened pus.

 

[windychicks]

How will I tell if it's hardened pus? And if it is, what would that mean? Also, how would you make the cut? Thanks!