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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: betty on October 14, 2007, 06:45

Title: What is the little bump?
Post by: 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:

Title: What is the little bump?
Post by: Bodger 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

Title: What is the little bump?
Post by: muntjac 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:

Title: What is the little bump?
Post by: Aunt Sally on October 14, 2007, 19:30

:lol:  :lol:  :lol: Correct term - preen gland  :roll:

Title: What is the little bump?
Post by: muntjac on October 14, 2007, 19:33

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

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



 :lol:

Title: What is the little bump?
Post by: Bodger on October 14, 2007, 19:34

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

Title: What is the little bump?
Post by: Aunt Sally on October 14, 2007, 20:00

:lol:  :lol:  :lol: Very wise Bodger  :wink: