question: growth on breast

[greenthumb251]

Hi, I'm hoping you are able to help me. One of my Rhode Island Reds (born in May 2008) has a soft growth on her upper breast (a couple inches below her neck). When touched it moves. Any idea what this is and how to deal with it?

 

[silkiechicken]

Are you sure it wasn't just her crop? The thing often just a bit left of center that enlarges with food after eating a lot?

 

[greyfields]

Sounds like the crop to me, too.

 

[DEVILDOG]

I would say crop too. What is funny is in six months you will see someone else post something like that and see how far you have come. Stick around you will learn alot from these guys. I asked something simular around 8 months ago. Good luck with your birds. Brad

 

[greenthumb251]

I really appreciate everyone's prompt responses. I'll compare her to the other hens tomorrow to see if they all seem to have the "lump" I was feeling. I guess I need to read up on my chicken anatomy...