Swollen comb - Silkie edition

[Eggcessive]

Sorry but I haven’t dealt with that before in a silkie. I would try the benadryl if a sting is probable. Could it be an injury?

 

[janiedoe]

I'd like to add that in one picture, it looks as if it has pus in it.
Is it hot to the touch?
In addition to using oral benadryl, I would apply warm compresses 2x daily for 10 to 15 min. each time.
I think an antibiotic salve would be a good idea as well.

 

[RyDonosaurus]

Sorry but I haven’t dealt with that before in a silkie. I would try the benadryl if a sting is probable. Could it be an injury?

I guess it could be. I really have no idea.

 

[RyDonosaurus]

I'd like to add that in one picture, it looks as if it has pus in it.
Is it hot to the touch?
In addition to using oral benadryl, I would apply warm compresses 2x daily for 10 to 15 min. each time.
I think an antibiotic salve would be a good idea as well.

It does look like a pus pocket on the one side. I actually didn't touch it with my hands at all. I'll check.

 

[RyDonosaurus]

I'd like to add that in one picture, it looks as if it has pus in it.
Is it hot to the touch?
In addition to using oral benadryl, I would apply warm compresses 2x daily for 10 to 15 min. each time.
I think an antibiotic salve would be a good idea as well.

It is very warm to the touch. Poor baby! I'll let you all know how she does after the benadryl tomorrow.

 

[NatJ]

It is very warm to the touch.

Have you touched any other chicken combs to compare?
The temperature is only a problem if it is more warm than a normal, healthy chicken comb.

 

[RyDonosaurus]

Have you touched any other chicken combs to compare?
The temperature is only a problem if it is more warm than a normal, healthy chicken comb.

Actually, no. Lol. But it did feel significantly warm. I'll check again tomorrow.

 

[LizGio]

I know it hasn't been long but any updates?

 

[RyDonosaurus]

I'd like to add that in one picture, it looks as if it has pus in it.
Is it hot to the touch?
In addition to using oral benadryl, I would apply warm compresses 2x daily for 10 to 15 min. each time.
I think an antibiotic salve would be a good idea as well.

I know it hasn't been long but any updates?

No. Not yet.

 

[RyDonosaurus]

I know it hasn't been long but any updates?

So I'm waiting in antibiotics to come in. I got a 18g needle and attempted to drain it. But only a little blood came out. No pus.