Clur Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I hold my hands up to what is possibly a daft question, but I've read a lot on here about a chicken's crop - where is it and how can I tell if it's full? I don't have any problems with the girls eating (nearly lost my fingers giving them some sweetcorn earlier ), but curious to know and learn! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Ta daa!! You can see the position of the crop easily at the end of the day....if it is full the hen had a lop sided bosomy look. A bit like Ann Widdecombe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 A bit like Ann Widdecombe. But a lot prettier . (Sorry Ann ). A full crop can't be missed - give them a stroke at bedtime and you'll feel a large soft pouchy thing on their chest. You can feel the corn & grit etc in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clur Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 Ah, fantastic thank you! I'll look out for the Ann Widdecombe impressions (does that mean they'll dye their feathers blonde?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Better than jet black with a white parting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 thats great, I'm new to this & thought the crop was in the throat somewhere, stupid!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 You know, it's amazing how I often come on here to find the answer to a question that someone has just asked! My hens have been free ranging and had a massive bowl of treats earlier. Lily has an enormous lopsided bulge on the left of her chest and I was a bit worried about the size and position of it. The forum has allayed my worries, thanks! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
