lumps on comb?lumps on comb?Hello, I´m hoping that someone might be able to shed some light on a problem I have discovered with my 3 hens. They have all got 1 or 2 small hard lumps on their combs and when i tried to scratch one off i could tell it was a hard lump rather than a scab. lWould anyone have any idea what these lumps might be? i thought perhaps ticks but there is a hard skin over the lump. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Re: lumps on comb?Hello GailC
No real idea but as all 3 are affected perhaps they are insect bites? Best guess. I know from experience that Portugal has some mean mozzies, and the comb is full of blood...? Mike
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This is extremely embarassing and will probably result in me being ridiculed by the laners for the rest of my life but I didnt want to ignore your questions. The lumps on the hens' combs appear to be mud!! Re: lumps on comb?Brilliant error and great news that you don't have a problem. Perhaps Portugese mud looks different?
Mike
Re: lumps on comb?You've just made me smile - I was convinced mine all had tumours when I first got them (it was their crops of course)
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