Over-enlarged crop

[Loppy Lobster]

Good day everyone, has anyone seen an over-enlarged crop? I have an ameracauna whose crop is really big. She does not seem to have sour crop and she's eating just fine. No signs of lethargy... just a really big crop. I'll upload a picture tomorrow...

Thank you for the help,

 

[21hens-incharge]

Will wait for pics.
Posting so I don't miss the pic.

There are a few things that come to mind but I don't want to go popping off without seeing how she looks.

 

[Loppy Lobster]

It a huge bulge, most chickens look fairly normal with a full crop but this almost look like an appendage. More to follow.

 

[Loppy Lobster]

The pics don't really do it justice, but you can the the line of her crop sticking out. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.

I did massage her this morning and it is full in there. I suspect she might have been eating hay like crazy... but I still cannot smell sour crop smell. I'll keep monitoring.

 

[21hens-incharge]

If you think she has been eating hay be sure they have grit available.
It will take a while to grind it up.

The other thing that comes to mind is pendulous crop.

Check her in the evening (should have full crop)
Check again as soon as it is light out (crop should be empty)
You'll need to check her before she has eaten or you wont get a good read on her function.

 

[Loppy Lobster]

I'll do that, thank you!!!