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joyofchicks

  • Joined Feb 2010
  • Aberdeenshire
Help - weird comb
« on: August 07, 2012, 12:06:10 pm »
I have a silkie/araucana cross (well, I think that's what she is!)  Been with us since 2008.  She normally has a neat pea type comb but today I noticed an unusual protuberance on her comb.  I tried to take some photos - the grass comes up to the kitchen window so I tempted her with treats.  Can anyone suggest what has happened and should I take any action?
Thanks

Sylvia

  • Joined Aug 2009
Re: Help - weird comb
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2012, 07:54:13 am »
Looks like a fleshy growth of some sort. How long did it take to grow?

chrismahon

  • Joined Dec 2011
  • Gascony, France
Re: Help - weird comb
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2012, 07:52:34 pm »
Might be a bee or wasp sting Joy of chicks. Or perhaps damage fighting. I'd leave it but make sure it doesn't grow any more or it is infected inside.

 

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