Gander has a swollen breast?

[Little Tuppens]

I have a Pilgrim gander, just about 6 months old who isn't doing well this evening. He was just sitting on the ground, and when he gets up he moves very slowly, and his breast/crop area seems swollen. It doesn't feel hard or squishy, just bigger- enough that it's obvious, if that makes sense. His eyes are bright, nasal looks normal, I don't hear any rattling/respiratory anything, he's just 'off'. Moving very slowly, he was WAY to easy to catch

. He was fine yesterday, and the rest of his gaggle (mom, dad, and 2 sisters) are acting fine and normal tonight.
I'd appreciate any advice. We sure do hate to see our Mr. Bean sad/sick.

 

[Eggcessive]

I'm a chicken person, but I would re-check the crop in early morning when it shold be empty. Also make sure that it isn't a leaking airsac from an injury that is causing the chest to look bigger. Here is a good link on crops: http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/04/answers-from-chicken-vet-on-impacted.html

 

[Little Tuppens]

Okay. I'm going to go google leaking airsacks. Thanks for the advice.

 

[Eggcessive]

Here you go:
http://www.thepoultrysite.com/publications/6/diseases-of-poultry/223/subcutaneous-emphysema
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/171121/deflating-subcutaneous-emphysema

 

[Little Tuppens]

Thanks! I did some reading, and I think that's exactly what it is (though not as bad as some of what I'm seeing). I am not at all confident, having never experienced this before, to stick a sterile needle in him. It says it sometimes resolves itself? Either way, I'm going to hope and pray that he's okay through the night and get a hold of the avian vet in the morning. She can 'pop' him, and I'll learn what to do in case it happens again

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Thanks again for the quick insights! I appreciate it

 

[Eggcessive]

You are welcome. Keep us posted after your vet visit.