- May 5, 2016
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Hi Everyone,
I have three 3 week old chicks that have been thriving. I read somewhere that you can put some small grasses in the brooder. I have been doing that and they love it. I didn't offer grit right away but they have had it for the last week. Earlier I noticed one was making some unusual movements so I picked her up to investigate. She is still very fluffy on her chest so I didn't notice that her crop is absolutely gigantic. I know it is full of grass. I am beside myself that I have caused this problem.
I've been reading that I should offer her water via dropper and a couple of drops of olive oil twice a day. Does that sound right? I'm terrified that it's too far along for those remedies to help. Is there anything else I should do?
Thank you!!
Jane
I have three 3 week old chicks that have been thriving. I read somewhere that you can put some small grasses in the brooder. I have been doing that and they love it. I didn't offer grit right away but they have had it for the last week. Earlier I noticed one was making some unusual movements so I picked her up to investigate. She is still very fluffy on her chest so I didn't notice that her crop is absolutely gigantic. I know it is full of grass. I am beside myself that I have caused this problem.
I've been reading that I should offer her water via dropper and a couple of drops of olive oil twice a day. Does that sound right? I'm terrified that it's too far along for those remedies to help. Is there anything else I should do?
Thank you!!
Jane