What is the little bump?

betty · « **on:** October 14, 2007, 06:45 »

Hello, I do get on here daily to read up on things, but I only post questions.LOL Well here is my latest one: I noticed my chickens have a little bump right above their tail feathers, and they peck it and rub their heads on it. It seems like they are senting themselves or something?
What are they doing this for? Even the peeps have it and they do it to. I'm sure it's normal, but now I'm curious. :roll:

Bodger · « **Reply #1 on:** October 14, 2007, 08:11 »

All chickens have them. Think of it as an oil bottle. When the birds preen themselves, they dip into it and waterproof and spruce themselves up with its contents

muntjac · « **Reply #2 on:** October 14, 2007, 09:45 »

its a portable make up box .bit like flippin women have in thier handbags but not so heavy :roll:

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #3 on:** October 14, 2007, 19:30 »

Correct term - preen gland :roll:

muntjac · « **Reply #4 on:** October 14, 2007, 19:33 »

auntys back folks ...... all stand for the national anthem

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our lady of the plot
our sally whio is hot
god save the doll

Bodger · « **Reply #5 on:** October 14, 2007, 19:34 »

Didn't like to use the word gland before the watershed Auntie.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #6 on:** October 14, 2007, 20:00 »

Very wise Bodger