Yellow bumps in chickens throat- please help I'm desperate

[roosterhavoc]

You would hear a rattle in his breathing if he had a respiratory issue.

 

[roosterhavoc]

Contrary to what many people say or think chickens don’t get sick that often if they are properly cared for. If the coops, runs and pens are kept relatively clean and dry it’s actually quite rare. If they do it’s either improper care or ridiculously inbred birds with weak genes. Many but not all of the basic egg layers from hatcheries aren’t exactly bred for health.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

@Jemma Rider I absolutely agree with all that @roosterhavoc has posted.

If he had a respiratory infection you would know it - he would have symptoms like lethargy, coughing, wheezing, sneezing, facial swelling, runny nose (mucous) and/or watery eyes with discharge. I would not treat him unless he presents with those symptoms.

It's good that you no longer see the yellow bumps inside the beak - he may have had some food stuck in there.

Birds that are molting can be a little pale. You can add poultry vitamins to his food or water for a couple of days if you wish. Mine don't eat quite as much during molt so I do watch to see if they are eating something and drastically reduce any treats like scratch - give scrambled/hard boiled egg or leafy greens as a treat instead.

I try not to handle any molting birds unless absolutely necessary, so if he is acting normal, leave him be and just observe him.

 

[Jemma Rider]

Contrary to what many people say or think chickens don’t get sick that often if they are properly cared for. If the coops, runs and pens are kept relatively clean and dry it’s actually quite rare. If they do it’s either improper care or ridiculously inbred birds with weak genes. Many but not all of the basic egg layers from hatcheries aren’t exactly bred for health.

I agree, I rarely have a serious problem but there is something wrong with my boy, those things were there in his throat and his face going pale is being caused by something and I've realized that it happens when he sits down. I'm going to hold off on treating for canker, and just watch out for any more yellow bumps.

 

[Jemma Rider]

@Jemma Rider I absolutely agree with all that @roosterhavoc has posted.

If he had a respiratory infection you would know it - he would have symptoms like lethargy, coughing, wheezing, sneezing, facial swelling, runny nose (mucous) and/or watery eyes with discharge. I would not treat him unless he presents with those symptoms.

It's good that you no longer see the yellow bumps inside the beak - he may have had some food stuck in there.

Birds that are molting can be a little pale. You can add poultry vitamins to his food or water for a couple of days if you wish. Mine don't eat quite as much during molt so I do watch to see if they are eating something and drastically reduce any treats like scratch - give scrambled/hard boiled egg or leafy greens as a treat instead.

I try not to handle any molting birds unless absolutely necessary, so if he is acting normal, leave him be and just observe him.

I really don't think this is because of molting, and he has a runny nose. His face only becomes pale when he sits down, roosts and when i pick him up (which i have been avoiding). There's something wrong with him.
If it's nothing but my nerves then great, couldn't have asked for better but i really don't think it's just him molting. His face turned almost white tonight.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Can you get a video of it turning white?

 

[Jemma Rider]

Can you get a video of it turning white?

I don't know but i can try tomorrow, i might be able to get a picture of it when it's bad at the very least. It's like his face just starts losing color.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I don't know but i can try tomorrow, i might be able to get a picture of it when it's bad at the very least. It's like his face just starts losing color.

That would be good - since it's going mostly pale when he is roosting, I would think it's because he is resting, not quite as much blood is flowing to the comb and he is not in mating mode. Roosters are just like hens, hormones can dictate color in the comb/face - when is up and moving (wanting to woo the ladies) I'm sure he is much brighter. If you ever take note of your hens, their combs are usually nice and red right before they lay their egg, but the comb is paler once they are done.

 

[Jemma Rider]

That would be good - since it's going mostly pale when he is roosting, I would think it's because he is resting, not quite as much blood is flowing to the comb and he is not in mating mode. Roosters are just like hens, hormones can dictate color in the comb/face - when is up and moving (wanting to woo the ladies) I'm sure he is much brighter. If you ever take note of your hens, their combs are usually nice and red right before they lay their egg, but the comb is paler once they are done.

I guess that's possible. I'm just worried about him i know something is wrong, i feel like he's sitting down for a rest more often then usual, he's just not himself i can't quite explain it. And i guess it could be because he's molting or something i know they don't feel like themselves when they're molting.
I haven't managed to get any pictures quite yet, I'm going to try and get a picture when he's roosting tonight i wasn't home yesterday evening.
Thank you for trying to help.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I guess that's possible. I'm just worried about him i know something is wrong, i feel like he's sitting down for a rest more often then usual, he's just not himself i can't quite explain it. And i guess it could be because he's molting or something i know they don't feel like themselves when they're molting.
I haven't managed to get any pictures quite yet, I'm going to try and get a picture when he's roosting tonight i wasn't home yesterday evening.
Thank you for trying to help.

He's your bird, so you are familiar with his actions - if you feel something is not right, then I believe you The photo you posted of him, he looks fine to me, but I can't always see what's going on.

Molting birds do not feel well at all. If think something else is going on besides molt, then cage him for a couple of days so you can monitor his eating and drinking. Collect a stool sample and get a fecal test to rule out worms. Extra protein and some vitamins for a few days may help too.

I'm sorry, I wish I had better answers for you.