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Ruffled feathers on 3 & 1/2 week EE

post #1 of 4
8/6/12 at 12:10am
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My 3 & 1/2 week EE named S'mores has some feathers above it's wing that are sticking out. I lifted the wing to see if there were any mites/bugs but couldn't find any... S'mores is still eating and drinking, but I also just noticed the other day that s/he has a bump on her chest ( I think it is the crop full with food). Could the ruffled feathers be due to a sour crop? S/he seems to have a hard time peeping, it sounds hoarse and softer than before.

Any way here are some pictures:




Please help me to determine what is wrong with S'more.
Mother to 2 Buff Orpingtons (Buffie and JLo), 1 Silkie (PT-Pink Toes), and 1 Easter Egger (Choco).

Picked up 3 Black Silkies and a BO on 6/18/12 from Asagi hatchery, 2 Easter Egger and a BO on 7/12/12 from WFS. Gave away 2 Silkies (Kung Pow & DeeDee) and 1 Easter Egger (S'mores) because they were roos.
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Mother to 2 Buff Orpingtons (Buffie and JLo), 1 Silkie (PT-Pink Toes), and 1 Easter Egger (Choco).

Picked up 3 Black Silkies and a BO on 6/18/12 from Asagi hatchery, 2 Easter Egger and a BO on 7/12/12 from WFS. Gave away 2 Silkies (Kung Pow & DeeDee) and 1 Easter Egger (S'mores) because they were roos.
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post #2 of 4
8/6/12 at 1:47am

She looks perfectly normal. She will smooth out as she gets the rest of her feathers. Usually about 7-10 weeks.

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post #3 of 4
8/6/12 at 1:50am

I tried to edit to answer other question. Hard bump sounds like your little Smores may have a impacted crop. I would seperate her and take away  reg feed  for a few days, switch to a scrambled egg and olive oil diet.

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post #4 of 4
8/6/12 at 3:09am
Thread Starter 
Thanks, I'm relived to know that the feathers is normal.
I'll try your suggestion for the crop.
Mother to 2 Buff Orpingtons (Buffie and JLo), 1 Silkie (PT-Pink Toes), and 1 Easter Egger (Choco).

Picked up 3 Black Silkies and a BO on 6/18/12 from Asagi hatchery, 2 Easter Egger and a BO on 7/12/12 from WFS. Gave away 2 Silkies (Kung Pow & DeeDee) and 1 Easter Egger (S'mores) because they were roos.
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Mother to 2 Buff Orpingtons (Buffie and JLo), 1 Silkie (PT-Pink Toes), and 1 Easter Egger (Choco).

Picked up 3 Black Silkies and a BO on 6/18/12 from Asagi hatchery, 2 Easter Egger and a BO on 7/12/12 from WFS. Gave away 2 Silkies (Kung Pow & DeeDee) and 1 Easter Egger (S'mores) because they were roos.
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