Chicken gone limp

[Bluepheonix13255]

She just died In my hands

 

[Tonyroo]

There are threads that can help manage the sour crop if that is what it is. Just use the search button to look it up.

 

[Tonyroo]

She just died In my hands

Oh so sorry.

 

[KRack]

I'm pretty sure sour crop is a big factor in this after giving it some time her crop has swelled up a bit. I think I'll try and make her vomit- as I don't think she'll see morning if I don't- though I'll wait for a reply first.
As messed up as it seems- giving her eggs will feed her without feeding the yeast right? I'm about to put her in the dog crate for the night, and wanna leave her something in case she does manage to pull through the night.
Her breathing also seems labored- almost sounds like she's burping. That could just be from general weakness.I got low with on my way outta the coop to offer her water and she just sat there with her beak in it before I pulled her back up.

If I were you (with no experience with sour crop), I would give her scrambled egg with garlic pieces, and put a probiotic (or ACV) in her water, until I heard from someone with more knowledge. I'll be following along and wish you the best!!

 

[KRack]

She just died In my hands

I'm so so sorry.

 

[Bluepheonix13255]

This is the second chicken we've had die with south crop. Though the first time I've come to suspect it was a life long illness, and sour crop was only part of the equation.
It's possible both times that I ultimately killed them, as they had become so weak they were unable to swallow. They obviously would have succumb eventually, but that doesn't change the fact that my actions likely had a role in their deaths.
I'm definitely going to be reading up quite a bit on the prevention and treatment of sour crop.
Thank you for trying to help me.

 

[KRack]

This is the second chicken we've had die with south crop. Though the first time I've come to suspect it was a life long illness, and sour crop was only part of the equation.
It's possible both times that I ultimately killed them, as they had become so weak they were unable to swallow. They obviously would have succumb eventually, but that doesn't change the fact that my actions likely had a role in their deaths.
I'm definitely going to be reading up quite a bit on the prevention and treatment of sour crop.
Thank you for trying to help me.

I find that I blame myself every time I lose a chicken, and it’s something I need to work on. All we can do is the best we can. We’ll learn more, and we’ll still have loss. I think that’s part of chicken keeping. Researching this specific topic is a great idea for going forward. Give yourself some grace. Your chickens are lucky to have someone who cares so much.

 

[Dhkoenig]

aw

She just died In my hands

oh my gosh I am so sorry. So sad and I send hugs.