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    2 year old hen w/sour crop (we think) on 3rd day of water ballooned crop

    Thank you for your response. We took your advice happyhens1972. We tipped her nearly upside down and rubbed from the bottom of her crop to the top and out came the most foul-smelling, black liquid; we did this 3 times for 10-15 seconds a piece. Each tip the liquid was black and smelled like...
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    2 year old hen w/sour crop (we think) on 3rd day of water ballooned crop

    I posted 3 days ago. We brought our hen in for care & observation. Would like some feedback. We've been treating with Monistat, water w/electrolytes, oil, and crushed Tums, yogurt, and Rooster Booster. Yesterday we were encouraged when she passed 2-3 bms of clusters of seeds & the water balloon...
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    Lethargic, 2 year old hen, missing feathers-chest nearly bald, avoiding flock, crop full first thing

    Thank you Eggcessive. To respond to your inquiry: 1.Is the crop full and squishy-balloon-like, or hard? It was full first thing this morning and squishy but like putty or a sand filled balloon, not water, 2. Do you notice a bad smell after massaging the crop? Can't smell but I have a bad...
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    Lethargic, 2 year old hen, missing feathers-chest nearly bald, avoiding flock, crop full first thing

    Hello, I've only just become a member of byc but I've read and researched and followed for just over 2 years, as long as we've had chickens. 1) Twinnie is just over 2 years old and a red (bought from TSC--production red?) and she's thin or feels lighter but about 4 lbs. 2) Last night she...
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