3 day old chick has lump on shoulder..should I be concerned?

[Kinziecornplanter]

Hi! I recently got baby chicks for the first time. I have 3 pullets and 2 straight runs. They are currently 3 days old. I noticed this particular straight run isn’t eating as much as the others and is sleeping more often (however, the weight is the same as the others). Tonight I noticed this chick has a bald lump on its shoulder and am not sure what it is. It’s not bleeding and this randomly appeared. The chicks poop looks soft but is not diarrhea. I attached a picture of the chick. The other chicks don’t seem to be pecking at it, so I haven’t secluded this chick yet. I’ve been keeping a close eye on them. Any ideas of what this may be and should I be concerned??
I appreciate your help!!

 

[casportpony]

Welcome to BYC! That looks like food in it's crop. Can you post pictures of it standing?

 

[Kinziecornplanter]

Welcome to BYC! That looks like food in it's crop. Can you post pictures of it standing?

Here are pictures of it standing! Thanks for your reply!

 

[Mylied]

Agree with casportpony. It's a crop with food. Completely normal.

 

[Freeloading slacker]

I agree with casportpony and mylied but feel free to ask anymore questions, it never hurts to ask.

 

[Kinziecornplanter]

Thank you, I appreciate your help!

 

[casportpony]

This is the crop full of food. It is normal and should be empty in the morning.

 

[Kinziecornplanter]

Hi! So my chicks crop still has not been emptied. I’ve been gently massaging it multiple times a day, but it doesn’t seem to be helping. Should I separate this chick from the others for the time being to ensure it only consumes water? Any other ideas?

 

[Freeloading slacker]

I would suggest separating it with just water and seeing if it empties. You might just be seeing it after it eats.

 

[Kinziecornplanter]

I would suggest separating it with just water and seeing if it empties. You might just be seeing it after it eats.

It’s full all day even first thing in the morning. I’ll separate it with just water though! Thanks!