swollen red lump below hen's ear

[afj6710]

Out in the run earlier, I noticed that one of the hens has a swollen, purple and red mass just below her ear. Does anyone have any ideas what this could be? Some sort of gland that is abscessed?

 

[86121]

Could you post a picture of it?

 

[Chichengod]

I have the same problem (sorry cant put photos on) If anyone can suggest what this is that would be great (would like solution ASAP)

 

[Chichengod]

I have the same problem (sorry cant put photos on) If anyone can suggest what this is that would be great (would like solution ASAP)

2 barred rock 1 white leghorn pullet

 

[Chichengod]

lump on barred rock

 

[Chichengod]

The lump looks like a small donut shape

 

[Chichengod]

Sorry it is not very clear it would not stay still

 

[Chichengod]

2 barred rock 1 white leghorn pullet

Lump is above ear

 

[Eggcessive]

I think that your chicken may have an ear infection. Those can be caused from mites or even a respiratory infection. The swelling looks pretty significant, so I would try to get a vet to see her. If you can't she needs some antibiotics like clavamox or amoxicillin, or a sulfa drug like SMZ-TMP (bactrim). You can try cleaning out the ear with hydrogen peroxide and Q-Tips if you can get inside there, but there may be too much swelling. Does she have any respiratory symptoms such as watery eyes, nasal drainage, or rattles/wheezes?

 

[Hunker Down Hen House]

Can someone please tell me if I’m goin in the right direction… noticed hot swollen lump under my 18 week old chicken’s right ear . I read some info y’all posted on your page here, and thought I’d see If u had any insight. I have already started her on Tylan 50 injections 1x day. Thank you. Her name is “boo boo.”