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Chicken Mama in GA
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- Jan 6, 2024
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Ok. So, her poop has returned to normal. She still isn't acting her normal chicken self, though. Not eating but a bite or two, but drinking some. I held off on using a dropper because she started drinking and the aspiration risk. I'm continuing the ointment, trying to get her to take the coconut oil, and started putting yogurt on her beak. She is certainly not the easiest patient to coax into taking her medication! I have dry and moistened pellets, yogurt, coconut oil, and water down for her to get if she wants it. She is getting out of her nesting box at times and moving about the living room. Do you think I'm doing things (semi) right? Any more suggestions? Thank you for taking the time to help me!I would try to encourage her to drink on her own.
If the crop is squishy, then it may be sour or she's got a partial blockage further down in the digestive system.
Poop has a lot of urates in it, she needs to be hydrated. But you must take care if you are going to syringe/tube her if the crop is already squishy or fluid filled, you risk aspiration.
I always give coconut oil chunks when treating the crop. I also make food available during waking hours. A hen generally will self regulate, so if she's not wanting to eat, then she doesn't think it will help her. Water/hydration is most important, food is secondary.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/