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    Black hard thing on chicken thigh

    Thank you so much for the tips and help! I think we will be putting her down later today, she is unable to walk and I think this will be the best decision for her.
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    Black hard thing on chicken thigh

    No difference this morning, her crop is really hard and small I think… kinda hard to tell. She is also very boney
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    Black hard thing on chicken thigh

    I have not seen her eat or drink. I’ll try the oil in the morning, I’ve made her as comfortable as possible for now. Thank you for the tips! I’d also like the add that this black thing is like 2 inches in diameter. I’ve heard of epsom salt baths, is that something that may help? Or a warm...
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    Black hard thing on chicken thigh

    Hmmm yeah, I am wondering what I can do to help her or if she can not be helped, what is the most humane way to put a chicken down?
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    Black hard thing on chicken thigh

    She feels quite skinny, wound does not smell. I am very new to having chickens but after feeling her crop compared to the others Hers feels hard and the healthy ones crop feels squishy.
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    Black hard thing on chicken thigh

    Here is photo of the chicken in question
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    Black hard thing on chicken thigh

    Just noticed today that a hen of mine is lethargic, tail down, not eating, having trouble walking. Not sure where to start as it’s New Year’s Eve and I live in the middle of nowhere.
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