cmcardle Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 My pekin was looking a little under the weather and when I had a look at her she had a big swelling on her leg. She can walk and run normally. Her foot is OK. The swelling is not inflamed. It feels firm but not hard. It's about 5 x 2 cm. Any ideas? Thanks Carol-Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I have no idea what it could be but, if she is under the weather, it may be the cause and I would get her checked out by a vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Could it be mud that's dried into a hard ball with her feathers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcardle Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 I took her to the vet on Monday. He thought it was either an abscess (pus in chickens is much more solid than in humans) or a tumour. The next day he rang and said the needle biopsy showed that it was a lymphoma. She's not in discomfort so I've brought her home to live out her days. Poor little thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 What a shame, you'll know when it's affecting her. Hope she has a good happy life even if shortened. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I'm sorry to hear that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
