Crop Problems

[Bunny Brae Farm]

My 2 year old red sex x has a swelling on her right breastfeeding could this be a problem with her crop? Jeanette

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Try posting in the "Emergencies/Diseases/Injuries and Cures" section.

 

[Bunny Brae Farm]

Thanks for the help.

 

[drumstick diva]

Hope she has a good outcome

 

[NickyKnack]

Hello!

Welcome to BYC and the coop! There's a lot of great peeps here! Feel free to ask lots of questions. But most of all, make yourself at home. I'm so glad you decided to joined the BYC family. I look forward to seeing you around BYC. Hope you girl is going better.

 

[N F C]

Here's a link to an excellent article about crops from the Learning Center. It explains their purpose and how to diagnose crop issues such as sour crop, slow and impacted crops. Might be helpful to you to read up on them:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/impacted-slow-and-sour-crops-prevention-and-treatments

Good luck to you and your girl!