Yellow thing on back of easter egger?

[Newtoniamommy]

It is right above the elimination opening maybe an inch or so and looks like a yellow growth and just wondered what it is? pretty small. ee's from mcmurrays, well think so anyways. thanks

they are about 2 weeks

 

[jeaucamom]

I think it may be their oil gland. All your chicks should have one.

 

[Tuffoldhen]

I agree, it is their oil gland....All chickens have those...

 

[Newtoniamommy]

Thanks, I had not really checked them all over yet so I just did not know what it was!

 

[countrygirl4513]

What breed is considered an easter egger? I've only dealt w'cochins and when I see the " EE" I always wonder what in the world ya'll are talkin about. Sorry, for the stupid question but I finally had the nerve to ask.

 

[Newtoniamommy]

Easter eggers are what places sell as ameracaunas or aracaunas, the breed has a low fertility rate so they mixed them, hence you get all shades of eggs instead of just blue eggs