lump in neck

[biglittlefarm]

I have a light brama think he is a he and i went to go feed them i noticed a lump on his neck the size of a golf ball. He is only 2 months old and is less feathered than the rest of the flok. I massaged the lump and it was squishy. Is this th gizzard or do i need to be concerned of a certin death?

 

[sourland]

It sounds as if it may be his crop. All chickens have a crop, and it may be more noticeable on him since he is partially feathered. The gizzard is an internal organ.

 

[seminolewind]

Sounds like the crop. It's where they carry their food till they digest it.

 

[biglittlefarm]

Thanks it had me worried. Why would this guy have bare skin spots without feathers?? Everyone else is full feathered

 

[seminolewind]

I don't know. Out of 10 Jersey mixes, I got 2 that haven't grown tails yet. Go figure.

 

[biglittlefarm]

Its not the tail. Its his body and wings and head. Hes same size of the rest.