Question about swollen neck on hen

[marie_martin]

I know I am going to sound really stupid, but I was holding my OEGB hen and rubbing her and under her neck looked swollen. I know that they have something there where their food goes to get crushed, can't think of what it is called. But I had never noticed it like that. It was huge and I could feel the feed in there as I rubbed it. Is that normal? I give her grit and she is on the ground so she can peck. My DH had given them crushed corn, I was not home and asked him to feed them, and he did not know. It was some that came with them when I bought them but I have not been giving it to them. Any suggestions? She seemed fine. Thanks.

Marie

 

[SpottedCrow]

You were probably feeling her crop...the little ones don't need treats yet...they need to get used to their real food first...

 

[marie_martin]

She is not a little one. She is laying so she is older. They are OEGB's and I have had them a few weeks and she lays ever other day. So I don't think she is a baby. I was given the crushed corn by the person who sold her to me. I learned here to give her the layer pellets and that is what I have been giving. But DH fed them for me and gave them the crushed corn. I guess she ate a lot thinking she would not get anymore for a while. I am guessing that she will be fine. I have done some research since posting and I think she will be fine. Thanks for your responses though. I will let you know if it does not get better.

Marie