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:hugs I'm sorry, it's tough to lose a favorite.

I know it's hard, but it's not fair to her to let her linger and be in pain. Sometimes we have to just make that call and go ahead and do what is right for the animal even if it hurts us.

I'm sorry :hugs Hopefully she will be gone in the morning, but if not, then ask someone to help you kindly put her out her misery. I know it can be hard to think about, but it's something you need to learn to do yourself.

I'm so sorry she's not doing well. It's sad when they are in pain. Do you have relative, friend or neighbor that can put her out her misery for you if you can't do it yourself?

The green poop was most likely because she has not been eating well for a few days. I would just keep an eye on her poop for a couple of days - sounds like she's eating more now (full crop!) so hopefully that will clear up. I hope she continues to improve. Keep us posted!

Do you have anyone who can help you? Maybe take a photo while you open the beak? It would be good to get a better look inside her mouth.

Keep us posted! Oh, one more thing I do. When inspecting mine, I stand them on something like a table, this way they can feel their feet underneath them (less stressful) and easier on my back too! Just drape an arm around her and pull her to your body, then you sort of have her "wedged in"...

Yes, you would look at the roof of the mouth, back, side. What I do when I want to check out a hen and not stress them too much is go out early while they are still roosting (right before everyone gets up). Grab them off the roost, inspect them, maybe give them a little treat, then pop them in...

Can you look inside her beak to make sure there's no yellow cheesy plaques or canker? How much space do you have in your coop/run?

Can you check her crop to make sure it's empty in the morning before she eats/drinks. While she may be a little mopey because of the loss of a flockmate, it sounds like there is more to it. If she's not eaten or drank in a few days, then I would suspect illness or injury. It's very possible...