Hello, first time chickie mom here. We got our chicks about a week and a half ago (not sure exactly how old the one in questions is). 2 days ago, we noticed our easter egger was pretty lethargic, puffed up, not standing, didn't want to eat. She's slowly getting better....I've separated her for 24 hours, given her save a chick electrolytes, syringe fed her gruel and kitten food (mixed with the electrolytes). Yesterday I put her back with her flock and kept a close eye on her (everyone's behaving and not picking on her and she's pretty happy to be back with them). I'm checking on her frequently, pulling her out and feeding her. This morning, I put her near the food and water and she has started to eat and drink a little bit on her own. She's slowly getting better and is a little more energetic and alert. I'm also making sure she walks around a little bit, which she will do. Her stool is white and clear.
Yesterday afternoon I noticed her crop is big and soft. I decided to just keep an eye on it, but today it's still big. I've massaged it a little bit and it doesn't seem to bother her, but also not going down in size. I have noticed she's skinny too so whatever is going on has been going on for a little while and just caught up with her.
I'm currently feeding them medicated crumbles, they have shavings as bedding.
I'm not sure what to do about this big crop? I know it's a symptom of a bigger issue (since she's skinny) which I'm trying to figure out.....any help is appreciated!!
Everyone else is doing well, she's the only one that is sick.
Yesterday afternoon I noticed her crop is big and soft. I decided to just keep an eye on it, but today it's still big. I've massaged it a little bit and it doesn't seem to bother her, but also not going down in size. I have noticed she's skinny too so whatever is going on has been going on for a little while and just caught up with her.
I'm currently feeding them medicated crumbles, they have shavings as bedding.
I'm not sure what to do about this big crop? I know it's a symptom of a bigger issue (since she's skinny) which I'm trying to figure out.....any help is appreciated!!
Everyone else is doing well, she's the only one that is sick.