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one of my ex-batts who hasnt feathered up very well has a lump on her back at the base of her tail, its red and ive felt it and its quite hard, pic attached. She's looking a bit dejected and is keeping herself away from the rest of them, any ideas anybody please
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I can't see clearly but that looks like her oil gland, possibly blocked or infected? Or maybe been pecked by the others - I would wash gently in warm water, put something on to deter pecking and contact the vet about the possible need for antibiotics.... -
Could be a blocked feather follicle (if there is such a thing, thinking about humans and creatures with hairs). I'd bathe it with warm salty water and put some Gentian Violet on it. If she seems no better after a day or two of that then a vet's opinion might be neededMy girls found their way into my heart and now they nest thereComment
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The "lump" is the preen gland! All hens have them. Don't know why it's red though, unless she has lice and has been getting very itchy. Give her a good inspection and dust with powder if necessary.Comment
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One of mine had this and I took her to the vet. He said it was normal. Usually it's covered in feathers and can't be seen.Comment
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thanks all, i was dreading letting them out this morning in case of the worst, she sauntered out without a care in the world and demanded her breakfast.....worse than kids this chicken keeping larkThe love of gardening is a seed once sown never dies ...Comment
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I don't know about worse than kids - I run to the chickens for respite when the kids are fighting ......................... !!!!Comment
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true RH.....its the worrying though i dreamt last night i brought the 'poorly' chick to work for one of the surgeons to have a look at, might happen yet though
and after a day with some of the said surgeons my girls are the best tonic to a stressful day
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So you did! And I thought it!Whoever plants a garden believes in the future.
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glad she's bounced back..... just like kids, they sure do bounce back quick oh and bicker like kids and are naughty like kids.... oh and listen to what you tell them to do about as much as kids...oh and I think I've made my point... oh and 
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LOL, chooks do the same things watched or not...kids, well..........Comment
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