- Mar 7, 2013
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We have 9 chicks, 6 that are 4 weeks old and 3 silkies that are 3 weeks old. One of our three-week-old silkies seems to have either an impacted crop or sour crop. They are on chick starter/grower and yesterday they ate some fresh plants. we offered chick grit also. This afternoon one of our three-week-old silkies started doing forward rolls. Upon examination, we discovered that her crop was swollen/full. She's tucking her head to her chest. Her crop doesn't seem to be hard as far as we can tell.However, her breath seems normal, but we're not sure what to look for. It seems to just smell like her feed. When she's held she snuggles up with her head tucked very low. She seems to be getting somewhat lethargic. She is still eating and drinking, but maybe less. Not sure if she's still pottying.
Separating her from the other silkies at this time. Not really sure what to do, have read various solutions, but many are for adults/older chicks. Getting pretty worried.
Separating her from the other silkies at this time. Not really sure what to do, have read various solutions, but many are for adults/older chicks. Getting pretty worried.