Aggienator Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I picked Gertie up yesterday and she had a massive swelling on the right side of her neck. She had been scoffing steadily all day and seems entirely well, so I am guessing it is her crop. I was just surprised that it was definitely over to one side and possibly a bot larger than a tennis ball! Is this normal for the crop of a greedy hen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I would say probably yes . The way to see if it's normal is if it's empty tomorrow morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggienator Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 Thanks ANH, I'll have to be quick thought, she comes out like a greyhound out of a trap heading straight for the Grub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerangelk8x Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 hi my chicken Betty has the same bulge... it is her crop... we have only had her for 4 week and in the begining the fact that it was all on one side really bothered me. but, its like it everyday and she is fine, so everything must be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggienator Posted March 28, 2009 Author Share Posted March 28, 2009 Just let them out and the bulge has gone down . Definitely the crop. Thanks for the reassurance folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 it is worryingly huge the first time you notice it isn't it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggienator Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 I had visions of a great big tumour and all sorts of nasty things , should have realised it was just because she doesn't stop eating all day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
