My 1 year old Black Austalope hen has a large bump on her chest.

[pjbarb]

My son and I just noticed tonight that one of our austalopes has a large growth or bump on her chest. It feels hard and you can move it around. It is about the size of a softball maybe a little bigger. She seems fine and is running around with the pack. Should we be nervous?

Thanks....

 

[chickygirl2]

Is it her breast?

 

[pjbarb]

yes it is...

 

[pjbarb]

just alot bigger

 

[threehorses]

You're certain it's not her crop?

 

[chickygirl2]

Can you post a picture?

 

[thechickman04]

probably just a full crop

 

[pjbarb]

I don't know how to post a pic, I looks a little better today. I think it might be a full crop, but is it possible that it would get that big and how come?

 

[chickenlady]

sometimes they just eat alot. Check it first thing in the morning before her eating anything. It should be smaller or completely gone.

 

[threehorses]

True story, what chickenlady said. They'll particularly do this if they were without food for a short bit.