Hunchback of the Chicken Coop.

[Eggcessive]

Thanks everyone for the insight... we will just keep an eye on her and hope it all works out for the best! I really do not care what breed they are. They are so pretty. They remind me of hawks!

I know what you mean about looking like hawks. A friend of mine has a whole flock of EE's in different colors, and they are very striking, plus they lay all differnet colors of blue green eggs.

 

[schnebbles]

I thought she looked like an easter egger. I'm getting 2 next week. I hope she gets better, she is very pretty.

 

[jlefler]

Hello, I have a bird just like her now. Did you ever find out what was going on with yours? Is she still okay?

 

[trombonneux]

Hello i know it is an old post but i am curious to know if the chicken in the picture got better

I have a hen that have a lump like this for a few weeks and was acting fine until this week.

Now the lump got bigger and seems pretty hard. The chicken is also standing in a weird position, with her head down and cant seem to be able to jump to her perch.

From what i saw on internet it seems to be an in grown feather that got infected but i could be wrong.

Any advice?

Thanks!

 

[Eggcessive]

Hello i know it is an old post but i am curious to know if the chicken in the picture got better

I have a hen that have a lump like this for a few weeks and was acting fine until this week.

Now the lump got bigger and seems pretty hard. The chicken is also standing in a weird position, with her head down and cant seem to be able to jump to her perch.

From what i saw on internet it seems to be an in grown feather that got infected but i could be wrong.

Any advice?

Thanks!

Here is a link from The Merck Veterinary Manual that might help:

Spondylopathies

Scoliosis, 22-day-old broiler

Spondylolisthesis, 37-day-old broiler
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Vertebral deformities and/or displacements (spondylopathies) such as lordosis and kyphosis are common in thoracic vertebrae, particularly at the level of the free thoracic vertebra. Spondylolisthesis (“kinky back”) is a developmental disorder resulting in rotation of the free thoracic vertebra with ventral displacement of the anterior end and over-riding of the posterior end, causing spinal cord compression and posterior paralysis. Spondylolisthesis is the most common vertebral column deformity, but incidence is low in most broiler flocks. Growth rate and conformation influence this developmental disorder.

 

[Chickchickity]

I know this is super old post, but I have a chick that has EXACTLY the same problem! Anyone ever figured out what this one had??

 

[Eggcessive]

I know this is super old post, but I have a chick that has EXACTLY the same problem! Anyone ever figured out what this one had??

Can you start a new thread (here click on green box—https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures.10/)
of your own and post some pictures and details?