What is wrong with my duck?!?-large lump on top of her head

[duckiefanatic]

I just noticed this when I went out to feed them today.

I have no idea what the heck this is? Does anybody else know anything about this?

 

[Amiga]

If it came up quickly I am guessing it could be a sting. Yikes!

Can you see if there is a sign of a sting? Meanwhile, a cool compress, perhaps some cooled oatmeal gruel on the knot.

 

[duckiefanatic]

It might not have came up right away I just have so many I probably hadn't noticed it but it never got my attention until now...

 

[Amiga]

Is it very warm? How about the rest of her head and neck?

It is possible it is some kind of infection if it has taken a while to develop. It could also be some kind of tumor. I hope someone who has seen this kind of thing checks in here.

I would consider updating the title of the thread to - large lump on top of her head . . . that might attract help from someone with more experience with this kind of thing.

I would put a cool Epsom salt compress on her head, and follow up with some triple antibiotic ointment (no painkiller).

 

[duckiefanatic]

Hmm I don't know I'll have to check tomorrow

 

[Amiga]

Any way you can work on it tonight?

 

[duckiefanatic]

Probably not but I can get back to you first thing tomorrow morning

 

[DuckyGaze]

If you are still on this forum, I am curious to know what that lump turned out to be. My muscovy has a huge lump that has developed also on her head but it does not look to be a boil. Not hot to the touch at all and does not seem to bother her but I am still quite worried.

 

[MandBducks]

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[Amiga]

If you are still on this forum, I am curious to know what that lump turned out to be. My muscovy has a huge lump that has developed also on her head but it does not look to be a boil. Not hot to the touch at all and does not seem to bother her but I am still quite worried.

Could it be a sting or bite?