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

  • CluckN@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    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.zoneOP
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      4 months ago

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