Shoulder injury or infection?

[5C2k1H]

I would really appreciate opinions on my young Silver Laced Wyandotte's shoulder injury. She doesn't seem ill but

I can't think how she would have sustained this injury. It's dry and not bleeding but is obviously irritating her.

 

[staceyj]

When I try to zoom in on your photo, I lose the definition.

Is that an OPEN SHOULDER JOINT I’M SEEING?

@casportpony @Wyorp Rock @Texas Kiki @azygous @Eggcessive

 

[casportpony]

Can you clean it up and take new pictures?

 

[staceyj]

@casportpony ,

Didn’t someone on here have to amputate a wing last year with good results?
(Except I don’t recall it being between the ball and socket of a joint...)

 

[casportpony]

@casportpony ,

Didn’t someone on here have to amputate a wing last year with good results?
(Except I don’t recall it being between the ball and socket of a joint...)

Yeah, but I think it was so mangled that it was an easy procedure.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I would also like to see some more photos, it's hard to tell.

 

[5C2k1H]

When I try to zoom in on your photo, I lose the definition.

Is that an OPEN SHOULDER JOINT I’M SEEING?

@casportpony @Wyorp Rock @Texas Kiki @azygous @Eggcessive

It does look like it doesn't it!!!
I only just noticed it as she seems perfectly normal. I've had her since day old so its really really odd. Best take her to the vets today!
I've had chickens for years with no issues and in the last month this is my 3rd hen who has had to go to the vet.....sigh

 

[5C2k1H]

I would also like to see some more photos, it's hard to tell.

I'll clean it out and post some more photos and let you guys know what the vet says.

 

[staceyj]

Good gosh yes. If you have access to a vet, I would definitely call.

Poor thing.

If that joint is open she’ll need surgery to remove the wing.
And antibiotics. And extended care as she heals.

Please keep us posted by updating after you’ve taken her!

Still would love to see clearer pics.
If you’re taking them with your phone, tap the screen right where the wound is so the lens focuses right there.
Don’t zoom. It’s much clearer if you don’t.
And if you are using an Iphone, (all but the new 10), the selfie camera isn’t quite as good as the forward facing camera.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

It does look like it doesn't it!!!
I only just noticed it as she seems perfectly normal. I've had her since day old so its really really odd. Best take her to the vets today!
I've had chickens for years with no issues and in the last month this is my 3rd hen who has had to go to the vet.....sigh

I'll clean it out and post some more photos and let you guys know what the vet says.

There's terrible that you are having so much trouble.
Do you think this is related to what was going on with your other 2?