Fluid filled crop help please!

[Magikmommy]

I noticed this morning that both of my ducklings, about 3-4 weeks of age, had semi large lumps on the right sides of their necks lower toward the breast. After research, I came to the conclusion they both had ruptured air sacs and as a medical professional I treated with needle aspiration and withdrew liquid instead of air. I only did the procedure on one duckling then my husband said he thinks it could be her crop in which case you should not poke with a needle. She seems to be fine but I'm a little spooked that I may have caused damage. I need some advice or reassurance that I didn't worsen her condition. The lump did go down but her chest seemed to inflate. Please help!

 

[casportpony]

Welcome to BYC!
The duck crop looks like the one on the left:

If you poked the crop with a small needle it will probably heal, but keep an eye on it. Can you post a picture of her inflated chest?

 

[Magikmommy]

Welcome to BYC!
The duck crop looks like the one on the left:
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If you poked the crop with a small needle it will probably heal, but keep an eye on it. Can you post a picture of her inflated chest?

Her chest has gone down as well now. She's running like crazy lol

 

[casportpony]

I think she'll be fine. If she were mine I would keep an eye on the spot where you poked her and watch for infection or crop contents under the skin. BTW, they are cute!

 

[Magikmommy]

I think she'll be fine. If she were mine I would keep an eye on the spot where you poked her and watch for infection or crop contents under the skin. BTW, they are cute!

Thank you so much! This is our first time owning ducklings so I'm a little unsure of certain things lol!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Sometimes when young like yours they can look like they swallowed a balloon their crop can get so big, very normal.

 

[CrystaBub]

Sometimes when young like yours they can look like they swallowed a balloon their crop can get so big very normal.

LOL before I knew anything about ducks, including where their crop was, I thought both my babies had chest/neck tumors Live and learn - and read BYC duck forum everyday!

 

[Magikmommy]

Sometimes when young like yours they can look like they swallowed a balloon their crop can get so big, very normal.

Thank you! She's doing great today

 

[Magikmommy]

LOL before I knew anything about ducks, including where their crop was, I thought both my babies had chest/neck tumors Live and learn - and read BYC duck forum everyday!

Lol, I thought she may have broke her neck or something because she fell off the porch the night before but she's doing great today!

 

[CrystaBub]

Thank you! She's doing great today

That's great news! Enjoy the babies!