A few days ago I noticed by 10 week old barred rock chick had a big "lump" (for lack of a better term) on her head. The whole top of her head was swollen. Its not super firm, but not soft either...kind of hard to describe. This evening the tissue around her eyes is swollen too! She has been acting a little off. I have seen her drink and she is pecking at the food...although she feels a little thin to me. She seems a little restless, and cheeps constantly. She is not laying down to sleep with the other chicks (they all sleep in a big pile). She is sleeping standing up with her head tucked under her wing. She also seems to be more fluffed up than normal and I have noticed a lot of feathers on the ground from her. There have been no changes in housing, bedding, etc. The only thing that has changed is a couple weeks ago we switched food...from a medicated chick starter to an unmedicated. What's wrong with my chick?! Please help! I've included a couple pics...I'm sorry for the poor quality. I have a cheap camera, the lighting was horrible and little Elenore did not want to have her picture taken!
Notice the large bump on the top of her head and the swelling under her eye.
Tried to get a little closer view of the facial swelling, but it turned out pretty fuzzy.
Could she be having an allergic reaction to something?
Notice the large bump on the top of her head and the swelling under her eye.
Tried to get a little closer view of the facial swelling, but it turned out pretty fuzzy.
Could she be having an allergic reaction to something?
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