Unusually large craw

[Gritsneggs]

Im not totally sure if this is even a problem but this chicken has a larger than normal bulb on her breast, what I think is her craw. Should I be concerned, just watch, treat with something?

 

[The Phantom]

Some hens will eat a ton before bed. So there crops will be large and will be empty by morning.
P.S. it is called a crop.

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

Some hens will eat a ton before bed. So there crops will be large and will be empty by morning.
P.S. it is called a crop.

x2

 

[dalasgalas]

My white hood chicken does that. She looks deformed and is empty by morning.

 

[Eggcessive]

There is a condition called pendelous crop which is a result of overeating where the crop muscle becomes enlarged and stretched out of shape. Feel her crop to check if it is firm or puffy like a balloon. Then check it again in the morning early when it normally would be empty. If not empty, confine her with water and some electrolytes. Massage the crop several times a day, and recheck it the next morning. Here is some reading about crop problems:
https://www.tillysnest.com/2012/01/crop-issues-html/
https://the-chicken-chick.com/pendulous-crop-in-backyard-chickens/

 

[MissChick@dee]

Do you feed them bread?

 

[Gritsneggs]

Some hens will eat a ton before bed. So there crops will be large and will be empty by morning.
P.S. it is called a crop.

Ok thanks. Mom always called it a craw. But it’s not unusual for her to come up with her own terminology.

 

[Gritsneggs]

Do you feed them bread?

No they ate just pullets that started to lay. I would love to though.

 

[Gritsneggs]

There is a condition called pendelous crop which is a result of overeating where the crop muscle becomes enlarged and stretched out of shape. Feel her crop to check if it is firm or puffy like a balloon. Then check it again in the morning early when it normally would be empty. If not empty, confine her with water and some electrolytes. Massage the crop several times a day, and recheck it the next morning. Here is some reading about crop problems:
https://www.tillysnest.com/2012/01/crop-issues-html/
https://the-chicken-chick.com/pendulous-crop-in-backyard-chickens/

Thank you!!!!

 

[Gritsneggs]

Do you feed them bread?

Lol I totally misread that. I do not feed them bread.