Crop Issue? 4mo Hen

[MrsSalo]

Hi,

My hen Polly was acting abnormal sitting by herself and walking very slowly. When I exams her, she had a large squishy crop. I did check for a bound egg but, nothing. In reading here I did 'vomit' her. A large amount of water and feed came out quickly. I felt horrible! She isn't drinking or eating. Her crop down quite a bit. I have her in the house in a pen. She is just standing in one place and appears to just be dozing off. I am really worried. I am a new chick mama and I raised her from day old like many of us...she is my sweetest hen too.

Thoughts or advice??

Thanks ~buffie

 

[MrsSalo]

Oh, she is pooping its runny but nothing weird in it.

 

[broomrider]

Oh, she is pooping its runny but nothing weird in it.

I have the exact same symptoms going on with one of my hens!

 

[MrsSalo]

She has been in the indoor pen for several hours. I only have water for her but, just now she already seemed a bit more perky. She actually squawked at me when I picked her up to clean her pen. I am wondering if it was sour crop or just a slow crop. I will start probiotics if all goes well through the night.

 

[broomrider]

My hen isn't any better but not any worse either. I saw her drink plenty of water this morning. I don't feel anything in her crop. Her poop was little and dark green. I didn't see any worms. Plus I've been giving them Strike 3 wormer. Today is their last day to get it. I also have been giving them vitamins. Will get a probiotic today. I made some oatmeal and I'm going to see if she'll eat it. She still walks good. I don't know what else to do for her.

 

[MrsSalo]

My Polly didn't make it

. I am sad. I am sure it was some type of crop issue. But, to ensure everyone else is safe in the coop I guess I have to see what I can determine post-Mortum

 

[MrsSalo]

My hen isn't any better but not any worse either.  I saw her drink plenty of water this morning.  I don't feel anything in her crop.  Her poop was little and dark green.  I didn't see any worms.  Plus I've been giving them Strike 3 wormer.  Today is their last day to get it.  I also have been giving them vitamins.  Will get a probiotic today.  I made some oatmeal and I'm going to see if she'll eat it.  She still walks good.  I don't know what else to do for her.

I wish all the best with your girl!

 

[broomrider]

My Polly didn't make it

. I am sad. I am sure it was some type of crop issue. But, to ensure everyone else is safe in the coop I guess I have to see what I can determine post-Mortum

Oh I'm so sorry to hear that. There aren't any vets around here who deal with chickens so I'm hoping someone on here can help.