1 week old chicks with marble sized crops

[PAChickenChick]

Ok...I don't know if this is an emergency or not...so I'm asking you folks who are smarter than me.

I have two ... one week old Barred Rocks. They are ONLY eating medicated chick feed right now.

Today (I've had them for 4 days) I noticed that their crops are about the size of a standard marble. (and strangely off to the right side)

I have them in Pine Shavings for bedding but they don't seem to be interested in eating it (atleast that I see)

I've not given them any kind of grit as of yet...but I'm concerned if this size crop is normal when only eating crumbles?

Advice on that and what I should do would be terrific.....

Thanks so much!

 

[LuannKeller]

If they are pooping I would guess that they are fine. When there is lots of food they eat like pigs.

 

[Matt A NC]

They have made little pigs of themselves. They are fine, it is completely normal. With crops that full they will probably pile up for a nap.

You can check later and it should be a different size.

Matt

 

[HarmonyChicks]

Am also raising 6 Barred Rock Chicks that are now 5 weeks. Their first couple of weeks were identical to your situation. They are little nibble-machines! Mine also had nice full little crops, but all was well. Keep an eye on them and good luck.

 

[PAChickenChick]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hate to panic but I've got two little kids that are getting very attached and I immediately thought the worst.

I gotta say...I really love this forum! I wish there was a place like this that specialized in children

Could you imagine having a guide like BYC's for your kids....that would be awesome!!

But in the meantime....I'll happily and gratefully accept all the helpful knowledge I get here about Chickens