Hey all.
I just noticed a few minutes ago that one of my chickens has either a growth or swelling or...something, under her tail, theres a very big scab so I'm leaning towards swelling, but I'm unsure, it's very soft and she doesn't seem to be in pain when I touch it (but she does freeze up when being held so...). Judging by the scab I assume it must be a bit old.
Her behavior is totally normal, I wouldnt of even noticed anything was wrong if I didn't pick her up when she got out of the chicken yard today.
She is on the bottom of the pecking order but theres only one hen that messes with her at all..She runs and jumps around alot, though, but I have no idea when she could of gotten injured.
Any ideas?
I'll attach a picture but its kinda gross.
I just noticed a few minutes ago that one of my chickens has either a growth or swelling or...something, under her tail, theres a very big scab so I'm leaning towards swelling, but I'm unsure, it's very soft and she doesn't seem to be in pain when I touch it (but she does freeze up when being held so...). Judging by the scab I assume it must be a bit old.
Her behavior is totally normal, I wouldnt of even noticed anything was wrong if I didn't pick her up when she got out of the chicken yard today.
She is on the bottom of the pecking order but theres only one hen that messes with her at all..She runs and jumps around alot, though, but I have no idea when she could of gotten injured.
Any ideas?
I'll attach a picture but its kinda gross.