White leghorn chick swollen comb

[crittercreek]

We have had these chicks since they hatched from eggs. This one in the front of the photo has developed a red, swollen comb. Otherwise healthy, eating and drinking, not lethargic. Has anyone ever had a chick like this? I assumed it was a rooster because of the darkened color, but then noticed the comb seemed swollen the last couple of days. They are almost 3 weeks old

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hi @crittercreek Welcome To BYC

Looks like the chick has some scabs and a little bruising on the comb, probably from getting pecked or he got into a little scuffle.
For now since he's eating/drinking/active, I would just keep watch to see how it goes, hopefully it will resolve on it's own.

 

[chickens really]

He got pecked. It will heal..

 

[crittercreek]

Hi @crittercreek Welcome To BYC

Looks like the chick has some scabs and a little bruising on the comb, probably from getting pecked or he got into a little scuffle.
For now since he's eating/drinking/active, I would just keep watch to see how it goes, hopefully it will resolve on it's own.

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He got pecked. It will heal..

Thanks, just never have seen the comb swell like that!

 

[aart]

never have seen the comb swell like that!

Me neither.
Wonder if it got burned on plate?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Me neither.
Wonder if it got burned on plate?

That's a thought, in addition to a peck, could be burned too?!

 

[crittercreek]

That's a thought, in addition to a peck, could be burned too?!

I guess it is possible, but the plate isn’t supposed to be that hot! But if he was against it for some time, maybe. I used the heater the last two years without trouble, trying to avoid the heat lamp ‍ So far he seems fine other than the swollen comb.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I would just keep a watch on him for a few days, see if goes down on it's own. He may have pinched it on something. It's amazing what they can get into sometimes.