What is this yellow growth?

[Niwatorikun]

We have an approx. 6 month old leghorn hen. She has this quarter inch long pointed piece of pink skin on her saddle (back) area and there is a yellowish color around it. I believe this color is due to her consistently turning around and fidgeting with it, there is not any discharge visible. she was not overly sensitive to me touching it. Picture is not great but not necessarily the easiest pic to try and get with a cell phone either. Thanks for any help!

 

[marneypoo]

That would be the oil gland. They use it to preen their feathers. Perfectly normal.

 

[Niwatorikun]

Thanks marneypoo. Obviously new to this but having fun learning as we go. Appreciate all the helpfulness of the BYC members. Thanks again.

 

[chickengeorgeto]

Your hen retrieves oil with her bill from this gland and then applies the oil to her plumage while she is preening herself or dressing her feathers. Poster two is right but the photo could be clearer.