@Wyorp Rock
I would love your advice. So my roosters swollen crop came back. I took him to the vet and they weren't sure. Thought maybe he was eating the sand in the run Bc it felt like sand. They tested his poop for bacteria and all was fine. She now wants to treat him with antibiotics and...
@Wyorp Rock in so sorry I totally missed your last response!! Thank you for checking in- well I thought he was doing better Bc the size of crop went down but then today it's big again and slightly harder. Going to see if I can take him in tomorrow or Saturday to see a dr. Wish there was...
@Wyorp Rock
Brought him in last night with no food and to watch him. Seems happy this morning but no difference in the swelling . Feels like a water ballon
in chest that's airy with a little sand. That's the only way I can describe it.
@Wyorp Rock smart you are right on I will do that with the food. No it's not going down. I thought it was this afternoon then around 5 pm it was bigger again. He seems fine otherwise ( walking, playing, breath smells fine)
I actually had a bunch of people come at me re the lights lol. My silkie...
Ok just went out to get grit- do I just put in a bowl???
No I didn't smell bad breath but will check again
Other questions - at what point to I see a vet? If this doesn't work?thanks for all your advice . I'm new to this so learning ...@wyorp
@wyorp
What type of feed do you provide?
See picture of feed- I've only given a little lettuce and sunflower seeds a couple times
What kind of treats? Do they have grit? What type of bedding?
Bedding is shavings mixed with hay that has sweet pdz in it
No grit but I think that may have some...
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Is she breathing okay? Yes
When you press on it does it rebound immediately or stay dented temporarily?rebounds
Is she eating and drinking okay? Yes
Is the crop noticeable beyond the swelling? Nope
Is she alert and active? Yes
Is she eating and drinking normally? Yes