OR: Search by Category Q: My chicken has a lump or tumor on her chest–what should I do? You are probably seeing your chicken’s crop. A chicken’s crop is a part of her digestive system, and is located on her breast. You can see it in the illustration below, closest to the front. When it fills up with food, it may stick out a little bit.
Food that stays there too long can produce yeast, leading to illness and infection. You’ll know it’s the crop that’s causing your chicken some problems if you feel the lump and smell a bit of an odd aroma coming from this area.
Another frequently asked inquiry is “How do I know if my chicken has a lump?”.
You’ll know it’s the crop that’s causing your chicken some problems if you feel the lump and smell a bit of an odd aroma coming from this area. If the crop doesn’t empty overnight, it can cause the crop to “sour” – a condition that is quite literally known as “sour crop.”.
One more query we ran across in our research was “Why does my chicken have a bare spot on her chest?”.
She’s not molting ! If she’s not molting, isn’t getting picked on and isn’t suffering from external parasites like mites or lice, it’s possible that the bare spot on her front is caused by broodiness.
Why is my chicken sneezing and coughing?
One of the most common veterinary complaints of backyard chickens is snicking, sneezing and coughing. In this article, Poultry Vet Richard Jackson runs through the different respiratory diseases in chickens we might encounter in our flock. Respiratory disease in chickens often presents itself with one or more birds sneezing/snicking.
Why do chickens get sick?
A poorly ventilated coop that allows cold, sneaky drafts to infiltrate is a sure fire way to get sick chicks! The best way to prevent drafts is to have a well ventilated coop, such as the Taj Mahal, Penthouse or Mansion. What are the symptoms? There are certain behaviours and symptoms that can indicate a respiratory problem in your chickens.
In actual fact, unlike humans – chickens do not suffer from colds or flus. In poultry, symptoms of sneezing or wheezing are the result of a bacterial infection, known as Chicken Respiratory Disease (CRD).
What are the symptoms of respiratory disease in chickens?
There are certain behaviours and symptoms that can indicate a respiratory problem in your chickens. If your chicken sounds like its got a nasty cough then it may be a symptom of CRD. It’ll sound like a raspy crow. If there is a sticky, clear nasal discharge emerging from the chickens’ nose, then this may be a symptom of CRD.