Is in an abscess or possibly an injury?

[ATGATT]

I noticed my hen was a little lopsided on her breasts. I managed to catch her to look and feel under her feathers. The skinand feathers look normal, but the lump looks to be the size of the front third of a golf ball. Also, the area is somewhat firm. I can provide more pictures if requested.


Thanks for any suggestions or feedback.

 

[SIMZ]

Could it be her crop full of food? I think we've all thought our chickens had a tumor when we notice that full crop for the first time. Is it on the top side of the chest?

 

[ATGATT]

Yes. It is on the top right side of her chest. I'm not familiar with a crop. What is it?

 

[SIMZ]

It's where their food goes when they eat. It fills up and then slowly empties as they digest their food. See if sometimes it feels more empty. I once thought all of my chickens had tumors and it turned out to be their crops.

 

[Mak24456]

It's most likely just her crop! All my chickens have big lopsided chests after they pig out, then in the morning it is empty again. No need to worry!

 

[ATGATT]

Thank you all! I noticed it was bigger this morning and realized it seems to get bigger and smaller as I look on different days.