Not dumb...The crop is in front and is where the feed goes before it gets processed in the gizzard..At the risk of sounding dumb, what is a crop. I have never had one of my chicks do this.
Like a little pouch on the breast...
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Not dumb...The crop is in front and is where the feed goes before it gets processed in the gizzard..At the risk of sounding dumb, what is a crop. I have never had one of my chicks do this.
know. That is what's puzzling me. Quite an active little thing.Cute...Looks pretty bright eyed and healthy to me...
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know. That is what's puzzling me. Quite an active little thing.
I just googled what a crop is. Wow. Very intweresting. Now I understand. Thaat would explain why she seems to be drinking more water. Will definitely get some chick grit for them. I thougt they were still to young. Thanks so much for your input.Sounds like you squeeze its crop every time you pick it up so the water it drinks comes back up..
This was so helpful. I learn something new with each flock. Thank you so muchNot dumb...The crop is in front and is where the feed goes before it gets processed in the gizzard..
Like a little pouch on the breast...
Your babies are adorable! I agree with @chickens really they are bright eyed, upright and healthy looking to me. I think you may just be mashing the crop when handling the chicks, this can make food/water come up.At the risk of sounding dumb, what is a crop. I have never had one of my chicks do this.