Impacted Crop?

[Houndsview]

Hello,

My 10 week old lavender orpington developed this lump/ neck issue yesterday afternoon and it has not cleared up by this morning, it does not feel hard, really just feels like feathers. It is still eating and drinking normally. Any advice is welcome.
Impacted Crop? neck or wing Injury?

Thanks!

 

[azygous]

Is this lump in the area of the crop? I take it she was this way before eating anything this morning.

A teaspoon of coconut oil given orally then gently massaged into the crop should grease the works so the mass breaks up and goes down. If that fails, give another teaspoon of oil and massage again.

If it still doesn't go down, give a stool softener. (Dulcolax)

 

[Houndsview]

Is this lump in the area of the crop? I take it she was this way before eating anything this morning.

A teaspoon of coconut oil given orally then gently massaged into the crop should grease the works so the mass breaks up and goes down. If that fails, give another teaspoon of oil and massage again.

If it still doesn't go down, give a stool softener. (Dulcolax)

It seems to be higher up and to the right of the neck that is bulging. when i feel around there is nothing felt but feathers. The head is being carried more to the left of the body which i why i am unsure if it is actually a crop issue and not a pain one. the picture is from straight down.

 

[azygous]

Chickens can have things we can't explain that are out of the ordinary. In trying to determine if something we've noticed might be a danger, it's important to observe behavior because behavior, more than anything, will tell us whether a chicken is feeling sick or is in pain.

A well chicken eats and drinks, is moving about, interacts with the rest of the flock, scratches at the ground, is curious, and is vocal. A chicken in pain or that is sick will be stationary or moves about minimally. The eyes are often at half mast or closed, doesn't want to eat, and the tail is often held down low and flat. Poop is runny or has green chunks in it. And the chicken will be mute.

Chickens can have benign tumors or cysts. If these are causing a problem, you will see it in their behavior. For example, I have a ten-year old hen that has had a slow growing tumor over her eye. It's been a feature for at least five years. She shows no signs of being sick or in pain, eats, drinks, and still puts the lower ranking chickens in their place with whatever force it requires. This is a sign to me that despite the tumor, she feels just fine.

Perhaps your hen has a harmless growth and will be fine in spite of it, but keep a close eye on her for any changes in behavior.