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submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by Gnugit@aussie.zone to c/farming@slrpnk.net

Hi there, my chicken has a swelling on her cheek and it's causing her some distress can anyone please advise me?

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[-] CluckN@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago

Isolation with separate food/water for a little bit is a good idea. Other hens will peck at wounds. I’d observe behavior to see if she’s sneezing or any other indication of sickness.

[-] Gnugit@aussie.zone 2 points 11 months ago

Thank you, I'll isolate her right away and hunt down some suitable disinfectant.

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