- Apr 13, 2011
 
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3 days ago my 3 year old barred rock started sounding hoarse when clucking and on closer examination has developed a 6cm x 6cm mass that seems to be cystic and fluid filled.  It is NOT her crop.  I can shine a flashlight on the mass and it looks fluid filled (not solid, not pus-filled).  ANy ideas what it might be?  It is getting harder for her to eat and to breath, but she otherwise looks well.  I have separated her from the other 6 chickens who all look well and are acting well.  
 
I'll try and post a video on BC but here it is on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuoAbTkbv8Y&feature=youtube_gdata_player
 
 
Any help would be greatly appreciated--I think we only have a couple of days before this mass gets too big and blocks her airway.
 
Thanks
 
(Again, it is NOT her crop so not sour crop)
	
		
			
		
		
	
				
			I'll try and post a video on BC but here it is on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuoAbTkbv8Y&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Any help would be greatly appreciated--I think we only have a couple of days before this mass gets too big and blocks her airway.
Thanks
(Again, it is NOT her crop so not sour crop)