Chickens crop gone rock hard

[hector92]

Got a chicken that's got a hard crop notices it a few days ago. been feeding it olive oil and bread. Even out vinager in water. And it also not using it foot could it possibly trapped a nerve??

 

[MamaChick74]

I just had to bring mine to the vet to treat her crop impaction and sour crop. Keep massaging her crop a few times a day, make sure she gets plenty of water and some grit to help things move around and break up. I would switch to some scrambled eggs and olive oil..throw in some garlic to help with any bacteria. You may have to get some antibiotics to treat any bacteria that may have formed. I am not sure about the foot..though mine now has a balance issue but I am not sure if it is tied into the crop issue she had. Good luck!

 

[hector92]

Thank you so much for the advice. Ill give it a go.

 

[MamaChick74]

Thank you so much for the advice. Ill give it a go.

You can also add water to her regular food. Make it on the soupy side so you know she is getting lots of water.

 

[hector92]

Another thing is that she's now curling her head under her body?? Someone please help I love her so much.

 

[chickens really]

Sounds like she is passing away....Sorry about that...Do you supply granite grit?...