Crop filled with liquid and not emptying

[cluckingheck]

I like to stick with a good chicken ration and fresh plain water until I have a better idea what exactly is wrong and the best way to treat it....then only one treatment at a time so as not to complicate the symptoms.

What do you think about his poop being yellow and watery? Does that mean something is at least getting through?

 

[cluckingheck]

So, I’m finally home and Little Dude’s crop has gone down and it’s about golf ball sized, maybe a little smaller. It feels more mushy rather than watery now. I took some pictures of his poop. His comb so doesn’t look as purple now. I’m out with him right now and massaging his crop and he’s falling asleep as I do it, so it probably feels good to him? He also preened himself some, but he is acting a little tired but he was trying to find a way out as I was walking to his tent.

Should I let him have food or just stick with the water for now?

 

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[Eggcessive]

I would let him have food and water. Again I would also use Corid in his water to treat for possible coccidiosis. Some strains are more chronic, and can cause some failure to thrive symptoms. Runny yellow poop can be a sign. Other signs are lethargic, being puffed up or hunched, and not eating. The best time to check the crop to see if it empty is early morning before he has eaten or drunk anything.

 

[cluckingheck]

I would let him have food and water. Again I would also use Corid in his water to treat for possible coccidiosis. Some strains are more chronic, and can cause some failure to thrive symptoms. Runny yellow poop can be a sign. Other signs are lethargic, being puffed up or hunched, and not eating. The best time to check the crop to see if it empty is early morning before he has eaten or drunk anything.

Should I include some grit for him too or just his crumbles and water? Just kind of thinking here, could I also make a mash with his food but use the corid water? So he’d be getting some from his water and food?

 

[azygous]

You mentioned Little Dude is a possible failure-to-thrive bird. His small size could indicate organs that are also inadequately sized to operate efficiently. This includes his gizzard and liver. A gizzard not up to the job may be too slow to empty the crop. A liver too small may not be coping well cleaning his blood of toxins so they may be building up, thus the yellow urates. He could also have an infection causing these yellow poops.

Where to start treating? Doing a Corid round certainly won't hurt. An antibiotic, if you have one on hand won't hurt. If he has an impacted crop, oil won't hurt. You can safely treat for all of the above as well as worming all at the same time. I think he's got enough symptoms where some radical action is warranted.

 

[Eggcessive]

Place grit in a separate container from food. Moistening the feed with Corid water is fine. Many chickens with coccidiosis will not eat very well. Good luck.

 

[cluckingheck]

You mentioned Little Dude is a possible failure-to-thrive bird. His small size could indicate organs that are also inadequately sized to operate efficiently. This includes his gizzard and liver. A gizzard not up to the job may be too slow to empty the crop. A liver too small may not be coping well cleaning his blood of toxins so they may be building up, thus the yellow urates. He could also have an infection causing these yellow poops.

Where to start treating? Doing a Corid round certainly won't hurt. An antibiotic, if you have one on hand won't hurt. If he has an impacted crop, oil won't hurt. You can safely treat for all of the above as well as worming all at the same time. I think he's got enough symptoms where some radical action is warranted.

He just grew slower but it was never very noticeable until around 13+ weeks. I don’t know, he’s never had crop issues before and I never thought too much about him growing slower and being smaller than the rest of his broodermates. He’s always been active and had a good appetite. Little Dude’s signature is jumping up to get on your shoulder ( terrible habit to let him have, I know ) and I always figured if he’s strong enough to jump all the way up on someone that’s 6ft with a standing start, he’s healthy all things considered. I probably should’ve been way more proactive.

Anyways, I gave him some coconut oil which he ate with 0 hesitation, dosed him with the valbazen, and gave him his corid water & food. He’s eating and drinking just fine, too. Should I continue massaging his crop? Since we have cattle, I was able to find some antibiotics we use for them. LA 200 & Tylan 200

Here’s a picture of him with some of his broodermates ( I got them all at the same time from the same hatchery ).

 

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[azygous]

Massage would help. Use your fingers to break up any lumps. This helps push crop contents out of the crop, encouraging movement through the gizzard.