Where can I get a crop feeding tube?

[LizGio]

I find the syringes no problem but I can't find a crop tube for a chicken that would pass liquefied crumble. I only found one for small birds. The links on the articles pertaining to crop feeding take you to a website that now has a $75 minimum purchase. I've searched tractor supply, feed supplies, regular pharmacy, Amazon. Amazon has one but it seems to only be thin enough for milk to pass through because it's for mammals.

 

[SmiYa0126]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/crop-feeding.75454/

Here's an article that has a link to a supplier. It's online, again. I'm thinking maybe a PetSmart or Petco that has a fish department might have the gauge needed.

 

[LizGio]

I think the fish tubing is too stiff

 

[LizGio]

That's the website that I originally visited but they now need you to spend a $75 minimum

 

[Kiki]

Walmart... aquarium tubing could work.

Have you called your nearest vet and asked if they'd give you some?

 

[LizGio]

I will tomorrow. I'll also ask about her eyeball

 

[Tonyroo]

You need a semi stiff tube. Get an aquarium pump tube that will fit your syringe. Before you use it for feeding, stick the tube in hot water for 5 minutes it will become soft and pliable. Then attach to the syringe and let it cool down.

 

[Shadrach]

I find the syringes no problem but I can't find a crop tube for a chicken that would pass liquefied crumble. I only found one for small birds. The links on the articles pertaining to crop feeding take you to a website that now has a $75 minimum purchase. I've searched tractor supply, feed supplies, regular pharmacy, Amazon. Amazon has one but it seems to only be thin enough for milk to pass through because it's for mammals.

I've used Catheter tubes in the past and you can get these online.

 

[RoyalChick]

You need a urinary catherter tube (for people). They are readily available on line from Amazon or specialized medical supply stores. At least in the US. You can probably get them at pharmacies too but I am not sure.
No Rx needed.
The best kind is red with a smooth tip so you don't risk scratching or scraping anything on the way down.
For a grown chicken you need a 20 or 22 'French Gauge' catheter.
There is such a thing as a crop needle which is a rigid stainless steel tube with a round end. I have never used one of those so cannot help with that.

 

[Eggcessive]

The aquarium air tubing is only good for liquids, raw egg, and yogurt, but not wet chicken feed. I believe @casportpony uses the 16 or 18 french red catheters plus a catheter tip syringe. Baby parrot KayTee feed is good to use, and if using chicken feed, it must be ground up first. Here is a good thread she has:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...ng-guide-pictures-under-construction.1064392/