Ruptured Air Sac Treatment?

[casportpony]

Could it be her crop? It gets bigger with upwards pressure from underneath.
Other chicks have it too, but hers is biggest.

If you think it's her crop, don't poke it!

 

[Eggcessive]

Thank you! I just watched that one on YouTube. I'm a little confused, and want to make sure I'm not wrong and popping something for nothing.
I just checked several other chicks (5 & 6 weeks old) and they have a similar bubble, not as big as hers. Could it be something other than ruptured air sac?

Do not even attempt needling if that is the crop. A leaking air sac usually causes them to be in distress, and having trouble breathing.

 

[Saraschickens]

Thank you! It was so worrying to see the big air bubble. But I'm going to leave it and keep a close eye on it. She doesn't look in distress at all. Thank you everyone! Back Yard Chickens, and everyone here is such a blessing to have! I can thank everyone here enough!

 

[Saraschickens]

So, that "bubble" was full of food after she ate a bunch. I'll post the picture I got. It's only on the right side. Would the crop wrap around her neck that way? Does this make sense?

 

[Eggcessive]

Yes, it can be that way in baby chicks.

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

A good rule of thumb is that if a chicken is acting normal, extreme intervention is much less likely to be necessary. You will get a feel for what feels and looks normal. I am pretty sure I once killed a chicken with worrying. Granted she was definitely injured but I went overboard trying to help so since then I try to take a step back. And I jump on here before Google lol

 

[Saraschickens]

Thank you! I'm so happy nothing is wrong with her! That's incredibly relieving! You guys are the best!