Hen lethargic possible impacted crop

[fenrir12]

It would be a good idea to continue with your existing thread instead of starting a new one. Here is the one about the LICE.
What is in the photo on her eye is a louse. Permethrin will take care of the issue.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/mite-id-urgent.1602676/#post-27269876

For the crop problem, follow the instructions in the thread below for treatment.
Very often a crop problem is a symptom of an underlying condition - disease, worms, coccidiosis, reproduction disorders and infection are common causes for a crop to slow and become impacted.
A crop problem is usually not resolved in a day or two, it can take weeks sometimes to get fully functional again, depending on the cause.
With the eye closing, your hen may be have something else going on, I would investigate that further to see if she just has something in the eye (flush it out and see if it improves) or if the eye closing is due to neurological symptoms.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

what should i feed her for breakfast and could the crop issue have been caused by lice weekening her?

 

[fenrir12]

Crop is hard in the morning what should i do

 

[fenrir12]

Shes eaten some boiled egg shellgrit done a few good poos and is drinking i think she is getting better the lice really were bothering her

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Shes acting lethargic apart from that fine crop is full but soft no sour smell have dusted her will update tmrw

what should i feed her for breakfast and could the crop issue have been caused by lice weekening her?

Crop is hard in the morning what should i do

Shes eaten some boiled egg shellgrit done a few good poos and is drinking i think she is getting better the lice really were bothering her

What are you calling "shell grit" - oyster shell? That's great for adding supplemental calcium but it's not hard enough to act a grit in the gizzard.

She can have her normal pellet or crumble poultry feed (wet or dry) and easy to process food like the egg you gave. I would avoid whole grain, seeds, etc. until the crop issue is resolved.

Lice generally is not something that would cause the crop symptoms, but I suppose if the infestation is severe and her system is that compromised, they lice could be part of the problem.

For the crop problem, follow the instructions in the thread below for treatment.
Very often a crop problem is a symptom of an underlying condition - disease, worms, coccidiosis, reproduction disorders and infection are common causes for a crop to slow and become impacted.
A crop problem is usually not resolved in a day or two, it can take weeks sometimes to get fully functional again, depending on the cause.
With the eye closing, your hen may be have something else going on, I would investigate that further to see if she just has something in the eye (flush it out and see if it improves) or if the eye closing is due to neurological symptoms.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

 

[fenrir12]

Her poo is a bit green ill give her some crumbled grain the lice were pretty bad on our broody so i rekon a major infestation the shellgrit seems to be seashells

What are you calling "shell grit" - oyster shell? That's great for adding supplemental calcium but it's not hard enough to act a grit in the gizzard.

She can have her normal pellet or crumble poultry feed (wet or dry) and easy to process food like the egg you gave. I would avoid whole grain, seeds, etc. until the crop issue is resolved.

Lice generally is not something that would cause the crop symptoms, but I suppose if the infestation is severe and her system is that compromised, they lice could be part of the problem.

 

[fenrir12]

gave her some grain mixed with water and her crop is full still will massage later

 

[fenrir12]

What are you calling "shell grit" - oyster shell? That's great for adding supplemental calcium but it's not hard enough to act a grit in the gizzard.

She can have her normal pellet or crumble poultry feed (wet or dry) and easy to process food like the egg you gave. I would avoid whole grain, seeds, etc. until the crop issue is resolved.

Lice generally is not something that would cause the crop symptoms, but I suppose if the infestation is severe and her system is that compromised, they lice could be part of the problem.

So whenever i massage it her crop goes down again but after a few hours it fill up again, Shes eating lots, most her poo is barely any solid unless i massage her, shes not too weak, should i just keep massaging till it goes empty?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

So whenever i massage it her crop goes down again but after a few hours it fill up again, Shes eating lots, most her poo is barely any solid unless i massage her, shes not too weak, should i just keep massaging till it goes empty?

Check the crop first thing in the morning before she's had anything to eat/drink, if it's empty that's good news.
If it's not empty, then give her crop a light massage a few times a day.

If she's eating a lot, then the crop is going to be filling up during the day, it's like a pouch that holds food waiting to be digested. It's normal for the crop to have food in it and fill up during the day when eating/drinking.
Checking first thing after a full night's sleep is the best way to gauge function.

 

[fenrir12]

yesterday night her crop was full but not too full and kinda squishy but this morning it was full and hard, Her poo is very watery and not full of foody clumps sometimes bits of grass and whole grains come out

Check the crop first thing in the morning before she's had anything to eat/drink, if it's empty that's good news.
If it's not empty, then give her crop a light massage a few times a day.

If she's eating a lot, then the crop is going to be filling up during the day, it's like a pouch that holds food waiting to be digested. It's normal for the crop to have food in it and fill up during the day when eating/drinking.
Checking first thing after a full night's sleep is the best way to gauge function.

 

[Lillith37]

The rotenone powder works for lice but make sure you dust everyone in your flock. Also clean and treat the coop.

The oil, massages and soft foods should help clear any blockage. Make sure your shell grit is the right size. Medium is better than fine for adult chickens.

Have you ever dewormed her?