Scab or sore on hen’s abdomen

[Chicken Girl1]

I noticed Sally had a scab/sore on her abdomen today. No swelling and it doesn’t look like there is any puss build up. Really not sure how she could’ve gotten this. Should I treat it or does it look like something that will heal by itself?

 

[DobieLover]

It looks like a breast blister. What do you use for roosts?

 

[Chicken Girl1]

We have three roosts which are finished wooden poles that we painted.

 

[DobieLover]

We have three roosts which are finished wooden poles that we painted.

Please post pictures.
You may need to pad them.

 

[Eggcessive]

Chickens who sit on the ground on rough or damp bedding, or a rough roost may get breast blisters, which can turn into an abscess later on. I would consider using flat side up 2x4 for a roost, and make sure it is smooth or padded. If she tends to lie around a lot, as a hen with leg issues or reproductive problems, those can also occur.

 

[Chicken Girl1]

I’ll try and get pictures. We’re actually building a new coop at the moment so I’ll add padded roosts to the to do list. How would you suggest treating the blister?