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Swollen chest on my hens?

Discussion in 'Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures' started by 78Vette, Nov 12, 2012.

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  1. Nov 12, 2012 #1
    78Vette

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    I have a few hens that there chest is swollen and is kinda soft. Is this somthing wrong or is this somthing that happens when the weather gets colder?
    Thanks
     

  4. Nov 12, 2012 #2
    ChickensRDinos

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    Could it just be their crop?
     
  6. Nov 12, 2012 #3
    78Vette

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    I thought that to but I have never seen it so soft. But I could be wrong.
     
  8. Nov 12, 2012 #4
    ChickensRDinos

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    Give it a massage. Do it feel like feed - mushy but gritty or does it feel completely soft like liquid? Does it smell sour inside their mouth?
     
  10. Nov 12, 2012 #5
    78Vette

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    Feels soft like liquid but no smell. They are acting just fine maybe they just drink a lot of water?
     
  12. Nov 12, 2012 #6
    ChickensRDinos

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    Could be. If you are really worried about check them first thing in the morning before they have had anything to eat. It should be gone. If it not then you may have a problem.
     
  14. Nov 12, 2012 #7
    delisha

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    How long have you had chickens? How old are they?
     

  17. Nov 12, 2012 #8
    78Vette

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    I have had them sense the spring. So about 8-p months. I will check in the morning.
     

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