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So should I pop it with a needle?A feather cyst may be the problem if it is separate from the oil/preen gland. If the preen gland is involved, it may be an impacted preen gland. A warm wet compress can be used on the cyst or abscess for a few minutes. Then cleanse the skin with a disinfectant and use a sterilized needle to explore the cyst or abscess, to look for a feather underneath.