Silver spangled Hamburg with a Humpback

[mesz5]

I love this little chicken, but she/he isn't very fond of me, or the other chickens (I've been told that's kind of breed specific) BUT it has a humpback? Doesn't really seem bothered by it... Is it or will it be ok? It's about 22 weeks.

 

[dawg53]

Silver Spangled Hamburgs are skittish, I've owned a couple of them. Here's a link regarding 'humpback," read post #2.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/612300/humpback-chicken

 

[mesz5]

THANKS

 

[Eggcessive]

That picture also looks like it could be subcutaneous emphysema if it is an air-filled space under the skin. If it is firm or hard like tissue and muscle it is not that.

 

[CowGrrrl]

It's a spine deformity. Called roachback I believe. It is usually genetic. Never done any harm that I've seen. Just makes 'em look funny.

 

[mesz5]

It is hard and if I ever get close enough to touch him/her it doesn't seem to be painful