HELP! Is this an impacted crop?

Hillywu

In the Brooder
7 Years
Apr 15, 2012
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Indiana, PA
I have a blue maran cockerel (pretty sure it's a cockerel) that's maybe 4 or 5 weeks old. I went to get him out this morning to put him in the dog crate we keep in our yard for the smaller chicks to be in. His chest looks like it's large and more over to one side. I felt it and it's hard. He has been on Countryside Organics chick starter and then whatever grass he can get in the crate. The bottom is just open, but the crate is under a tree where there's a little bit of grass. The heat here has been crazy for PA and the grass is not growing much. Anyway, he seems to be perfectly fine otherwise. He pooped with no noticeable issues. Should I massage this? Give oil? Thank you for your advice!
 
I would try all I could, I don't even know what is going on with your chicken! Give it a week and check if the others have began to do it as well, if so then it is a contagious disease or a normal deal.
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