Chicken acting sick

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My chicken named Coopy was acting normal yesterday maybe a little differant. Today she's a little less active and she stands like she's pooping (only a little) and after she had a big poo she stood that way for a few minutes is she constipated. Her egg area feels okay so I don't think she's egg bound. Her crop feels like it may be impacted. What could it be?
 
How is she doing?
Check her crop when she goes to bed (roosts) then first thing in the am before eating and drinking. The crop should be full at night and empty in the am.

Make sure she has plenty to drink and grit available.

Here's some useful info on crop health.
http://www.tillysnest.com/2012/01/crop-issues-html/
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2014/06/chicken-anatomy-crop-impacted-crop-sour.html
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/04/answers-from-chicken-vet-on-impacted.html
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/impacted-slow-and-sour-crops-prevention-and-treatments
 
Thank you for your answer! I checked crop at night it feels normal. I'll check it again in the morning.
 
Thank you for your answer! I checked crop at night it feels normal. I'll check it again in the morning.

Let us know what you find out
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Her crop was empty this morning. So I think she's good. :cd
 

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