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Baby poultry question please help?

I have recived my baby chicks from the hatchery and they heave been doing good for the two weeks i have had them. Now recently I have noticed a large growth on their necks and it appears to be full of chick starter. It is like this on all the chicks. I have never seen this before and the hatchery is replacing my order. I had them vaccinated for meariks disease and if this was done incorectly could the food be getting cought up inside their throat? Has anyone ever seen this? Or does anyone have any sugesstions?

Public Comments

1. What kind of chicks are they? I never noticed the chickens presenting that behavior, but I do know that it's common in zebra finch chicks to actually store seeds in their necks. It's pretty gross looking, but it does start once they've started leaving the nest and going for their own food. Maybe you're experiencing something similar? You could also call the hatchery and ask if they know anything about that behavior in their birds, and if not, I'd check in with a vet.
2. Are you sure its not just their crop full of chick crumb? It can be quite prominent when its full. Maybe they are greedy and eating too much. Sometimes my hens look as though they will topple over their crops are so full. I expect the vet who did the injecting was experienced so I doubt this had anything to do with it. Ring the vet and explain the problem to the them maybe?