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    Hen walking abnormally

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    Hen walking abnormally

    Today while I was outside I noticed my 2yr old molting barred rock hen walking funny. It's almost like she is sinking occasionally. Any ideas?? I have a video but ok way to upload it
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    Swollen Soft Chest && Stumbling

    No worries =) Great pictures! I received you message. Thank you!!!! I'm going to give her one more day and then attempt it tomorrow I think. Little nervous, but at this rate it's a last resort.
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    Swollen Soft Chest && Stumbling

    I'm new at chicken ownership too. It's a very interesting, complex and rewarding adventure. Lots to learn! I don't have an BO so I'm not familiar with their body shape/size. How old is she? What symptoms are you seeing? A good way to tell is she is having issues with her crop is to check her in...
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    Swollen Soft Chest && Stumbling

    I was reading that you shouldn't cut unless its hard. More details would be great if you don't mind sharing. Did jerks crop ever drop/stretch? Do you have a background in vet/medicine or was this your first time doing anything like this? I greatly appreciate your response !! Really thank you...
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    Swollen Soft Chest && Stumbling

    So I have another update: She has taken a turn for the worst. Pretty sure we have gone from sour crop to pendulous crop =( lump has moved towards her abdomin. Still mushy , not hard, and I'm still emptying very foul smelling junk from her! She is scary thin and I'm not sure if the damage to the...
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    Swollen Soft Chest && Stumbling

    Tigertrea... Im sorry to hear about your girl not doing so well. It's hard to watch them like this. I'm still hoping I can get mine to her perky self, but def don't want to see her suffer either!
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    Will severally underweight cause crop to malfunction?

    I am currently struggling with one of my ladies right now. I was able to get the crop to clear, but she is very thin and clumsy(not able to jump well and stumbles on her feet a little). The good thing is she still has an appetite and eats I'm just worried I didn't catch it in time and now she is...
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    Swollen Soft Chest && Stumbling

    I AM SO HAPPY TO HEAR THAT!!! =D I'm glad I could help by sharing my experience.... I'm still struggling with my girl =/ but she is showing some signs of improvement. Just have to take it day by day. I think I didn't catch mine early enough, so recovery will be longer. So great job catching...
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    Swollen Soft Chest && Stumbling

    UPDATE: I read multiple articles and went to several livestock stores to get some advice. Most of the articles suggested the same things; Apple cider vinegar(ACV) in the water, massage, isolate, and soft foods until crop is emptied. The only thing I found that wasn't consistent was whether to...
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    Swollen Soft Chest && Stumbling

    Hey guys... I am a first time chicken owner, so I am not familiar with knowing what certain signs or symptoms are. I have noticed that for the past week or so, that one of my young hens looks bigger then her sister. Today while I was out with them I saw her try and jump over something and she...
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