chicken anatomy 101

[goddesses]

We have a runt 11 week old wyandotte that has become the family pet. She is very comfortable being handled and seems to enjoy our company. Last night when I was holding her, I felt a large bump on her breast. It is high and slightly off center.

This may be perfectly normal, but the others wont be held so I cant do a comparison check.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Diana

Since the other chicks wont let

 

[Badhbh]

Could it be her crop?

 

[illinichick]

sounds like a crop to me! It helps to know where it is, when you have a Turken!

 

[chickenlady]

Yes, that would be her crop. Should fill up all day and be large at night and much smaller in the morning.