laurmurf Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Evey has a cyst formed round an ingrown feather on her bald shoulder point. It isn't red or sore and doesn't look infected at all but it could get so. I wonder if it should be treated at all, and if so is this something that i could do or would I have to get a vet to see to it? Evey is also due to enter the Northern Poultry Show in a fortnight and i think it would go against her to have a big bobble on her shoulder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 If its near the surface I would probably try to 'hook' it using tweezers and a clean needle however she wll probably need antibiotcs to clear the lump so to be safe I would let the vet do it as you will probably end up there anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 No idea, sounds interesting though ... sad much Lewis wants to ask for a photo but knows he shouldn't Vets might be a good thing if theres a specialist by you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I'm still waiting for a photo Lewis for different reasons Anyway it's how you learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 for you, Lewis, a photo will be posted! I did google this and apparently they're called 'feather cysts' and happen quite a lot in parrots and canaries. I don't know if i would have noticed this particular bobble if it hadn't been on Evey's bald shoulder point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 as promised, this is for Lewis: Feather cyst and it's position on her 'shoulder point', which is bald in a malay Evey was at the vet today having it removed, having seen the vet with her scalpel to get it out I know I couldn't have done that myself. Evey never even flinched when she opened it up . There was lots of feather material in there and a bit of gunk, but despite her best efforts and many different sized of forceps, she couldn't get the base and quill out. We're to bathe the wound in warm salt water, keep it open and dry and with a bit of luck we'll be able to get the tweezers to it ourselves. Sadly, Lewis, I didn't create a photo-document of the removal, but it was fascinating! The vet was lovely and was clearly intrigued by Evey's beauty and the whole 'fancy' thing. Must make such an interesting change from pups and pusses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Ta I had a look and saw a few photos in canaries and budgies ... thats huge! She must be pretty tough Hope she's ok and you can get it out in a couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Wow , that is sooooooo cool. I love the gruesome and gunky as you well know lol. And because of this thread OH finally let me look at the screen for a couple of minutes as he couldn't read it without . Poor old Evey, I bet she was a right sweetheart at the vets, hope you get the rest out ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 This photo just came up on photobucket so bump Hows she getting on now - all healed up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 It never did heal properly: it's probably left too big a bald patch/scar to show her anymore . It hasn't grown back though, which is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
