New Chick Mom - What is this?

[CWolf]

Hi everyone! I'm new to raising chicks. Today while cleaning the brooder I found something under the win but on the back of my easter egger. I gently touched it, and it didn't seem to bother the chick. It kinda looks like a food crumble, but I don't want to pick at it. Could it pop off when the new feathers grow? Instead of wondering "what if" I figured I would post a picture and ask for your advice.

 

[azygous]

Could you post a pick of the whole chick and take a pencil and point to the exact spot where you discovered this?

Your description of its location is much too broad.

I've never seen such a thing, but I need to know where on the chick it's actually located.

 

[CWolf]

Yes here is another one, having a hard time getting a picture, here is another shot of the whole back of the chicken.

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[hannahchicken]

it looks like she just layer in some wet poop or food. Don't worry about it. She'll clean it or it should fall off.

 

[azygous]

Here's a safe way to see if it comes off. Take some olive oil and dip a Q-tip into it. Slather plenty of oil on the mystery spot. If it's foreign matter, the oil will dissolve it. If it's a growth on the chick's skin, the oil might help define it better. It certainly won't hurt it.

Give that a try and report back. We're all curious as all get-out now!

 

[CWolf]

Thanks! I will try it today and let you know tonight how it went.

 

[CWolf]

When I came home to take care of my chick, I noticed that the mysterious "thing" had totally disappeared. So it may have been nothing but glad I asked because now I have a tip for next time!