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UPDATE ON MISTY Well, we treated her with antibiotics and no results. She continued to plug along. The day I left for my daughter's graduation I took a peek at Misty. She looked a bit sick. She died while I was gone. Our friends who were taking care of the animals removed her from the cage. We...

UPDATE: Took her to the vet's. Dr. thinks she has Mareck's, which is fatal and probably infected my whole flock. We (Vet , asst and I ) intubated and drained it. Still, there is the grainy crop ball left. However, when I came home with her and looked up on the inernet, it does not sound at all...

Thanks birdbrain and spotted crow, for some good info and advice. The swelling does not go down, but she acts like nothing is bothering her. I will keep you posted as to my next plan of action. I will probably take her to the vets.

MY HEN HAS A HUGE SWOLLEN ABSCESS ON THE FRONT OF HER BREAST. IT LOOKS LIKE THERE IS A CUP OF LIQUID INSIDE, AND IT SWAYS AS SHE WALKS. I NOTICED ONE OTHER POST OF A HEN WITH AN ABSCESS ON THE BACK OF HER HEAD, AND ONE PERSON DIAGNOSED IT AS A COTTAGE CHEESY TYPE BACTERIAL INFECTION. THE OWNER...