Weird bacteria-type thing on crown

[Georgeschicks]

Hi!
I’m a new chicken owner and my 23 week old Delaware pullet has this wierd thing on her crown. I have no idea what it is and I would really appreciate any help. Could it also be dirt? I’m really afraid of touching her crown so I haven’t felt it.
Thanks!!

 

[staceyj]

Looks like dirt but you need to find out in case it's fungal.

Get yourself a wet washcloth catch her, sit down with her in your lap and clean it!
She might shake her head a bit, but it doesn't hurt them a bit.
Then you'll know.
Their comb, wattles, and earlobes are very warm. This is normal.

 

[andreanar]

They don't mind if you touch their wattles and combs. It looks like dried mud, but you need to make sure.

 

[Eggcessive]

If it is not mud, it is possible that she got this from trauma to her comb from other chickens or fencing in a pen. The one spot on her face looks a bit like pox, but since it appears to be the same as the tips of the comb, probably is an injury. How cold is the weather where you live now? I would keep an eye on it, and it should start healing in a few weeks turning tan and then white. Fungus can affect the comb, and usually looks white to tan and can spread over the whole head. I don't think it is that, but keep itin mind. Miconazole or clotrimazole applied to the areas will treat fungus. In extreme cold weather, we see dark comb tips due to frostbite.

 

[Georgeschicks]

Looks like dirt but you need to find out in case it's fungal.

Get yourself a wet washcloth catch her, sit down with her in your lap and clean it!
She might shake her head a bit, but it doesn't hurt them a bit.
Then you'll know.
Their comb, wattles, and earlobes are very warm. This is normal.

Just dirt!! Thanks for the help.

 

[Eggcessive]

Well, that was good advice from Staceyj and Adrianar. I am glad it is solved.