I posted these pictures on a helpful online forum and was told it was the start of mycoplasma so she would need antibiotics and isolating as it spreads quickly. The rest of the flock would also need treating just in case.
A few hours later she was at the vet for a shot of antibiotics and I was told to bring her back on Saturday morning for another. We kept her isolated as advised. On Friday her face swelling had reduced significantly and she was much happier. She was eating lots and scratching around. On Saturday morning at the vets she was very feisty and feathers flew as she battled getting a second jab. Our vet tried to teach me how to give injections as we thought this may be easier that syringing but she was having none of it. We left with a syringe and a further 3 day course of baytril. The rest of the girls have denaguard in their water for a week just in case and we have noticed some sneezing.
So last night was Nuggets first dose of antibiotics via syringe. We waited until about 9.30 when it was dusk as she had put herself to bed. We quickly grabbed her, opened her beak and down it went. It was surprisingly easier than I was anticipating but let's see if the next two nights are so easy!
