Amme25 Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Sorry for posting here, I wasn't able to post under the chicken health forum for some reason and I am getting a bit worried and need some advice. I have 2 blackrocks and 1 blue bell, all around 8-9 weeks. They are still on chick crumb and we were about to start introducing growers pellets. However, we have today noticed that 2 of the three have large swelllings on their fronts (either gizzard/crop area). The swelling is soft but relatively large, a good hand full in size. There is a supply of grit but they don't look like they have been taking any. Any suggestions? Is this serious? Is there something I can do or should I speak to my vet? Thanks for your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I'm guessing that you are feeling their crops, which fill up over the course of the day. Have a look in the morning, and if they have gone down, then that is what it is, and is absolutely nothing to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckbok Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Hi Ya, I reackon Egluntine is spot on there! Ours are the same at the end of the day, bulging crops that are slightly to one side, come the morning, they're gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
