[Floyd]

Just came back after a few days away, during which my neighbour looked after the chickens.

I have 5 x 8 week old Hubbards.  However I have noticed that 2 of them have what looks like a large ballon on the chest.  It starts at the base of the neck and fills my hand.  It feels completly empty and there is no smell from the crop so I dont believe it is sour crop.

They are free ranging albeit very lazy. I have not provided them with perches so that there is no malformation of the breast.  They are not in an pain when squeezed, Any ideas?

[Fowlman]

At that age most hubbards are getting near that dreaded time. Sounds like the crop is full of water, are they empty in the morning ?

[zarzar]

we had one that had something similar when wasnt drinking enough, did neighbor make sure enough water.