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[Bramley2601]

Hello,

We have 9 hens and 1 rooster. Our roo, Elvis, has been aggressive with the hens - mounting them. I understand this is pretty normal behavior for a young rooster.

Yesterday one of our hens had a 2" diameter bald spot near her vent and also on her neck area. The hen lets me pick her up and seems to be eating/drinking - but prefers to stay in the coop. Normally she is out free ranging with the other girls.

There seems to be a raised bump area on her hind end that isn't normal - wondering about giving her antibiotics and how much to give. Both hen and rooster are about 11 months old.

Any advice?
Thank you!!
Pam

 

[sourland]

Are you certain that the 'raised bump' is not her oil gland?

 

[Bramley2601]

A neighbor thinks it's her oil gland that's raised. I'm not sure. I isolated her from the others and saw no green poop (sign of infection). We love or hen - but are trying to avoid a vet bill right now.

Thanks,
Pam