tighthead Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Sorry if this has been covered in another post but have searched the forums and not found anything quite like this! Cannot add a photo of our 9 month old barnevelder who has developed a large lump ? cyst on her head/comb. It is not hard or hot and does not seem to cause her any obvious pain. She is eating and laying still and is engaging and socialising with our other 2 rare breeds. This came up about a week ago and has got bigger in the last day or two. Can anyone help us in identifying what this is and how it could (hopefully) be treated? Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I would think a vet would be able to drain it for you. They can also tell if it is anything more serious by the colour of the liquid that comes out. I think you can add photos after you have made 5 posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 If in doubt take her to the vet. She may need antibiotics. It may be nothing but better safe than sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I'd be interested to see photos if you can get some. Is it in the actual comb or closer to her head? If it's a cyst does it feel fluid filled, is there a wound on the comb from a foreign body or cut? Keep us updated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tighthead Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 Thanks to you all for your advice. we tried to drain to swelling but to no effect. the next day we noticed the swelling was starting to put strain on her eye socket,so we decided to have her put down. the PM revealed a massive hard cyst. RIP Big Madge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Sorry to read about Madge. You did all you could for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
