feather cyst

[nipper123]

Hi, our best cock bird who has not long finished breeding and recovering from a major moult has what looks like a severe feather cyst on his wing.
Is this dangerous/life threatening or is there something I can do about it .
We had really hi hopes for him in the upcoming breeding season.
Thanks Paul.

[BudgiesBuddy]

Barrie will be able to help you on this. PM him the link if he doesn't spot this post.

Hope your cock is OK.

[nipper123]

Oct 14, 2011 21:44:59 GMT BudgiesBuddy said:

Hope your cock is OK.

thanks....i'm sure it will be LOL

[stace]

You need an expert to tell you what to do. They excise it somehow, getting the gunk out. But they often continually reoccur. A vet will cut it out, and I know Barrie has done this himself.

[adf]

Hi Nipper

if it is really a cyst it should be treated. The cyst has to by open (a vet will insert a needle into the cyst) and drain. There is blood and pus in the cyst. Untreated cyst can bleed or cause blood poisoning. I would not dare to do such an intervention by myself. I would rather visit an avian vet.
Ales

[nipper123]

quick update. i caught him to examine closer and as soon as i applied the slightest pressure to the cyst , it burst and without much disscomfort to the bird i managed to release all the gunk and clean up with antiseptic wipes . that was a few days ago so far so good ,he seems happy at the moment.
thanks for the replies

[owain20]

Oct 17, 2011 16:01:21 GMT nipper123 said:

quick update. i caught him to examine closer and as soon as i applied the slightest pressure to the cyst , it burst and without much disscomfort to the bird i managed to release all the gunk and clean up with antiseptic wipes . that was a few days ago so far so good ,he seems happy at the moment.
thanks for the replies

Im no vet, but most people drain the yellow puss out but i believe it fills back up in no time so its a on going process.

It can be a bad sight when the birds are left with these cysts, you did the right thing by bursting itnow.

[Hezz]

Oct 17, 2011 16:06:53 GMT @owain20 said:

Oct 17, 2011 16:01:21 GMT nipper123 said:

quick update. i caught him to examine closer and as soon as i applied the slightest pressure to the cyst , it burst and without much disscomfort to the bird i managed to release all the gunk and clean up with antiseptic wipes . that was a few days ago so far so good ,he seems happy at the moment.
thanks for the replies

Im no vet, but most people drain the yellow puss out but i believe it fills back up in no time so its a on going process.

It can be a bad sight when the birds are left with these cysts, you did the right thing by bursting itnow.

I have heard the same thing too. From my understanding you really need to have the cyst dealt with (probably excised) by a vet and there really should be some sort of antibiotic powder applied to the cavity. And if this isn't done the cyst will return with more frequency.

Please take your cock to a vet.

[nipper123]

latest update , kept the area clean and treated with "propolis" for a few days and touch wood all seems good, no sighns of the cyst returning yet and the bird seems happy and healthy

[BudgiesBuddy]

That's a very good news.

[Hezz]

I don't think they return that quickly, Paul, but good luck with it all. Lets hope it never does!

[barrieshutt]

I remove them Paul, open them up , squeeze out the keratin / pus , i then remove the empty outer cyst , apply an avian disinfectant to the wound and yes they may fill up again but they do breed okay after removal.