hen with swelling on right side of chest

[Its Just Us Chickens]

I have a RIR hen that has swelling on the right side of her chest. I haven't been able to catch her yet to see what it feels like but her chest is obviously larger on that side.
She's behaving normally right now, has been running around the yard foraging with the other chickens. I don't see anything else visually wrong with her.
What do I need to do?

 

[krcote]

Is it just a full crop? If so, this is normal... desired even!

 

[Mahonri]

You've noticed her crop!

You must have fed them well this morning... that swelling is her crop.

Now there are times when they don't get enough moisture that the crop can become impacted... if that were the case you could give her a little olive oil and that would help.

If she's acting normal, she's probably just fine... and well fed.

 

[patandchickens]

It's her crop. It's supposed to be 'somewhat' bulgy and full if she's just eaten a buncha food. If it is way way bigger than the other chickens' and stays that way for a day or two (without periods of being emptyish) then it may be impacted crop which is a problem. But chances are it is just that she had a good meal recently

Good luck,

Pat

 

[chick2good4u]

If she appears fine, are you sure it isn't her crop? After chickens eat a good meal, their crop ( located on the right side below the neck) is full of food.

 

[Its Just Us Chickens]

I've been wondering where exactly the crop was.

I'll keep an eye on her the next couple days just in case.
Thanks!