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My chicken's cheek lesion, please help. (aussie.zone)

submitted 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) by Gnugit@aussie.zone to c/farming

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Hi there, my chicken has a swelling on her cheek and it's causing her some distress can anyone please advise me?

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[–] CluckN@lemmy.world 5 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Isolation with separate food/water for a little bit is a good idea. Other hens will peck at wounds. I’d observe behavior to see if she’s sneezing or any other indication of sickness.

[–] Gnugit@aussie.zone 2 points 3 weeks ago

Thank you, I'll isolate her right away and hunt down some suitable disinfectant.