snailsandchickens Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Ok I think I may have mentioned this before I don't know but I am asking again as I can't remember and need advise. One of my girls has a large swelling below her vent. I have been keeping an eye on it and it does not seem to be giving her any bother, she is laying fine, preening and eating. she is the lowest ranking chock out of three. I have another run. should I put her into it? it did house ducks and today I cleared it a bit and well I needed a good rest after it was gross beyond I have buried the waste which was quite grim and covered it with better soil, will she be ok in there? If you have any idea as to the bottom thing I will appreciate some feedback :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auntielizzie Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Do you mean a bump/lump under the feathers, or is the area bare and/or sore/red looking? Maybe you could post a picture as I'm not sure what you mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 If it is just a bald red behind and she is otherwise well, I wouldn't worry, it's just that she is laying well and putting all her energies into producing eggs rather than feathers. The skin goes an alarming shade of red when exposed. If it is swollen as the previous poster says, a picture would be useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snailsandchickens Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 ok its below her vent and looks incredibly swollen and red rather abnormal really i dont know how to put a picture up but if you can imagine it looks a bit like a tumour it is not weeping and she seems fine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
