Rooster's nose is bad, real bad. What to do?

[Amiga]

Keep us posted! As I mentioned, I don't know what's toxic to chickens, I know ducks are hurt by some of the topical painkillers.

 

[rbaker0345]

I would look into something made for toenail fungus. Its hard to reach fungus once its entrenched in chitinous tissue. Those products made for human toe and fingernail fungal infections might be able to penetrate. Again, though, I would want to make sure that its not going to get into his eye. He's a really nice rooster, it would be a shame to lose him to a nose fungus.

 

[motorboat]

It rained all day yesterday and most of this morning so I haven't been able to apply any lotrimin until this afternoon. I went up there and to my shock that thing in his nose is getting bigger. I'm not sure it's a fungus, maybe a tumor? When I had a fungus on my arm this summer it itched and was red but it didn't look like that so I'm confused. I guess I'll have to take him to a vet. Don't really have hundreds of dollars to spend on a $10 chicken but I hate to see him in that condition. It looks horrific, I can only imagine how it must feel. Surprisingly he acts like it doesn't bother him other than shaking his head.

 

[Amiga]

Vet is a good idea. I consider vet bills for things I don't understand the same as a fee for a class in poultry veterinary care. It will have long term benefits for you and your flock.

Fungi can grow like that, and so can tumors, so get it biopsied. And ask the vet when you call if putting Lotrimin would be okay to do.

 

[MrsRodgers]

Here is my opinion: first of all, Lotrimin won't touch it. That is made for topical fungal infections, and won't penetrate the hard beak. To use it would be useless, in my opinion. It would take months for that to work, not to mention that I'll bet it should not be used on mucous membranes, like sinuses. I think he has blockage on both sides of his nose caused by mucous hardening. I would try to put some moist heat on it, and try to pick it out of there, gently. He can't breathe through his nose, right?

 

[Meandmypoultry]

It looks almost like the start of favus, but I really don't know... does he have any white spots visible on his comb or nose?

 

[Meandmypoultry]

It looks almost like the start of favus, but I really don't know... does he have any white spots visible on his comb or nose?

could be internal fowl pox? sorry, I'm probably not helping. Best of luck! xx

 

[stoopid]

Look up infectious Coryza. If you can get a piece of that goo off of him, smell it. if it stinks like death, he may be very ill.
I would separate him from everybody, and using a warm wet wahscloth, see if it will soften it up enough so you can loosen it and make it easier for him to breathe.

Let us know the outcome.

I have found that using a feather that has fallen out, (or plucked) is the best tool. Hard enough to get the job done, yet not pointy enough like tweezers to hurt him.

 

[motorboat]

Off to the Vet. Will update. Hope it's something manageable because I'm not spending a lot of money on a chicken no matter how much I like said chicken.

 

[stoopid]

Hopefully you vet knows chickens. I have spent thousands on my birds over the years.
There is a man called Doc Brown, at First State Vet Supply.
The vets usually call him when they can't figure things out.
Unfortunately, he can't make a living giving out free information.
Here is a link to his website, there is a spot where you can get a consultation, which he will charge you for.
If you buy the meds from him, that fee usually is waived.
And if you are lucky, you may get him on the phone.
http://www.firststatevetsupply.com/store2/
I trust him completely, and have purchased lots from him.
Good luck with your roo.