I took the food out like you suggested velvet, and it does look a bunch smaller. hubbie said the same thing about the feathers covering the other chicks crop. This hen is a leghorn and is supposed to be the same age but is twice as big as the new hampshire and sexlink chick. when we first brought her home I was a bit concerned she kept having to sit down a lot and ate from that position also i think she was just so big she had trouble holding up her own weight. Its pretty much what I expect from getting her from a dealer that orders batches from a hatchery. We are keeping a close eye on her. thats probably why I even noticed the lump. I think her feathers are already starting to grow in though. she has some really white downey feathers coming in under her wings hubbie says they wouldn't grow that fast. but I tend to really feed all my animals, and family. Its a mother thing I think. LOL so maybe the good feed and accomodations is already making a difference. thats my wishful thinking anyway. S . thanks for all the info. Velvet you are just too good to be true. CI

Rusty, sorry to hear about your chicken. Sounds like she is a special girl and you hate to lose her. Best of luck, Lori

OH grandmabonnie, I know a few salesmen at work who surely could use this Xmas gift and if I have time I will make it for them..lol This will be great.. I just love to get those guys with something they have never gotten before.. and this is one of them.. Thanks.. Huggy

I found a lump in my jaw near my ear about 20 years ago, when I was in my early 30's. The dentist pushed it and out passed a small stone, into my mouth. He examined it carefully, said it was a stone of calcium and salts from my salivary gland. I later discussed this with my MD, he said not to worry. It wasn't painful at all, and never returned.