heth1986 Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Hi everyone, my banty marans is having a bit of a nasal problem, it doesn’t look very nice at all, almost as if it’s blocked up and really swollen. She’s okay otherwise, eating well, laying well, interacting with my other 3 as usual... My local vets is only taking emergency cases at the moment so I’m at a bit of a loss and any advice would be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Aww, poor thing xx Not sure what to suggest apart from bathing the area in some warm water. I would say with some Tea Tree oil or maybe some Iodine in it to soothe but that is my own opinion. Hopefully someone else will be able to suggest something for her. If not, I guess the vet is the best option as I imagine her nose area could be quite painful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heth1986 Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 Thanks for replying, I have tried bathing it a couple of times just with warm water, she seemed to quite enjoy it actually (she’s a very cuddly chicken, my little girl has done a remarkable job of taming her!) so I’ll try with tea tree too, at least that will help with any infection etc too 🤷♀️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Hard to tell from photos, but it does look like an infection - I would be concerned that it codul extend into the sinus cavity,. That side of her head looks like it might be a bit swollen. I would recommend contacting a chicken-savvy vet, perhaps send them the pics if they aren't doing physical appointments, and see if they think it needs antibiotics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heth1986 Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 Thanks, I’ll give them a call again tomorrow... her head isn’t swollen as such but the red bit at the top of her beak (no idea what it’s called, sorry!) is really quite swollen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 She will be finding it quite painful, so best that it's sorted soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 We've just lost a hen to the same condition. Her sinuses became infected. The nose plug was removed by applying Vaseline to soften it and it came out on its own, but too late unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 I’d say that probably counts as an emergency tbh because if it is an infection it could be fatal if untreated. Hope you got to see the vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heth1986 Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share Posted June 26, 2020 She’s booked on for tomorrow morning unless they get a cancellation tomorrow 🤞 I’ll let you know how she gets on... Thankyou everyone for such quick responses xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 I'm glad you managed to get her an appointment. Hopefully she will just need some antibiotics xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 What’s the verdict? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heth1986 Posted June 27, 2020 Author Share Posted June 27, 2020 Our appointment got cancelled for an emergency case ☹️ Going to have to wait until next week so just keeping fingers crossed for now x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 21 hours ago, heth1986 said: Our appointment got cancelled for an emergency case ☹️ Going to have to wait until next week so just keeping fingers crossed for now x That's quite unfair I think. I'm sure they could have squeezed her in for a little appointment. Fingers crossed she makes an improvement on her own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 How is she doing now ? Did you manage to get an appointment that wasn't cancelled ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
