- Apr 5, 2020
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Hello, I have owned chickens for 6 years now and have come across many injuries and illnesses. Today I was thrown a new one and I would love if anyone else can help me get to the bottom of this! My 1 year old hen was completely fine and normal yesterday. Today I went outside to throw out a couple handfuls of scratch and she was walking funny to me and upon further inspection, I noticed her neck on the opposite side of her crop is huge, causing her to stand with her head pushed back making it look like her chest is all puffed up. Once I caught her to look her over I felt her crop which felt squishy but slightly full, like it had water which is normal cause she was drinking right before calling them for treats. They free range the entire day, everyday around 40 acres so I can’t have eyes on what she could have gotten into. Attached are the best pictures I could get of said issue. Let me know what you think and if it’ll resolve itself, or if she needs intervention.