Chick with ipacted crop.

[sepaditty1]

My 5 week old chick has an impacted crop. I've never dealth with one before, but after reading a few great articles here I am sure that's what it is.

I see that the recommended treatment includes dulcolax. What amount would I use for a tiny little fluff ball? What kind do I buy? I do have epsom salt if that could be enough of a laxative. Anyone know dosage.

Last night was the 1st I noticed this but I didn't panic too uch since it was evening. Just massaged it a bit. This morning it was still hard & full but not quite as bad. Massaged it a bit more & had to go to work.

How long before I have to give medicine?

 

[kurui]

Hi! I'm sorry to hear about your chick, this happened recently to me with one of my older girls (about 8 months old). I'd never dealt with it before either, and it was a pretty scary experience. However, having gone through a rough patch, my girl is looking/acting a lot more like herself, and this morning her crop was almost entirely empty. Great progress!

I didn't have dulcolax on hand the first day, so I used olive oil on top of plain yoghurt instead, but today I went to the vet to ask his advice and he told me to get some dulcolax from the pharmacy and administer 1.5mg every 12hrs. I think you might want to scale down a bit for a 5wk old, but maybe that gives you a rough idea?

Best of luck!

 

[sepaditty1]

Thank you! This evening it was quite a bit smaller and squishier. Still full, but it was evening, so it would be.

I'll check it in the morning. Maybe it worked itself out. If not, I will buy the dulcolax.

 

[enola]

Are you removing all feed from the chick? Until the crop is empty, the chick should not be allowed to eat. Once the crop is empty try feeding the chick a wet mash made from chick starter and buttermilk.