Crop issues need HELP!

[Nineplus5]

Let's hope.

 

[Melissa Sakata]

Soo happy you're girl is doing so well!!, keep an eye on her crop for a few more weeks to be on the safe side that everything's back to normal, but most importantly enjoy her!!. You truly made a miracle happen with your love and care that you showed you girl, she's lucky to have you!!!, best of luck to you both and may you have her for many many happy years!!

Thank You Polish Hen! I agree that I will have to keep a close eye on her. I moved their chunnel today onto dirt, and the first thing they did was take the longest dust bath ever. They were happy as pigs in mud. I had put a plastic container with dirt and sand while they were on concrete, but they never used it. I wonder how long it will take for her to gain weight back.

Do you have any suggestions? I definitely don't want to overdo it.

 

[Rozzychick]

Update ! My girl Sunny is just a piggy, when I removed the food for the night she woke up empty! What a relief. When the others go to bed with a golf ball size crop, she had a softball. I should probably watch her over eating if the future right? I plan to put only a daily ration in once they are all laying. Right now I have 3 14 week olds that are still bullied by the 20 weekers and I want to make sure they eat enough. Thanks for all the replies!

 

[HeatherTheMommy]

This morning she's really spunky and came running out of the coop. Yesterday she stayed in the coop when I came out to open it so I knew something was wrong. Her crop is flat and I'm letting her eat. She's eager to eat and drink. Hopefully if I keep the food full she will be ok. If this happens again I'm goinf to assume pendulous crop and I will try a bra

 

[chickcrack]

Update ! My girl Sunny is just a piggy, when I removed the food for the night she woke up empty! What a relief. When the others go to bed with a golf ball size crop, she had a softball. I should probably watch her over eating if the future right? I plan to put only a daily ration in once they are all laying. Right now I have 3 14 week olds that are still bullied by the 20 weekers and I want to make sure they eat enough. Thanks for all the replies!

Glad she's ok. Every bird is a bit different with how much they fill up. For when they are laying though they will still need unlimited food available all day. Its a good habit to touch each birds crop each night when they go to roost (and in morning if you can) so you can catch any potential problems early. Good luck with them!

 

[chickcrack]

This morning she's really spunky and came running out of the coop. Yesterday she stayed in the coop when I came out to open it so I knew something was wrong. Her crop is flat and I'm letting her eat. She's eager to eat and drink. Hopefully if I keep the food full she will be ok. If this happens again I'm goinf to assume pendulous crop and I will try a bra

Whew! Hopefully she stays away from dirt lol. I do think you are right...it sure looked like dirt.

 

[HeatherTheMommy]

I'm going to go out and refill the feeder before I pick my daughter up from school

 

[chickcrack]

I can't seem to link a thread on my tablet so check out this recent thread...its near the top currently in Emergencies and Diseases "Compacted Crop?! Please Help!" Started by BossyBantam. Video of crop surgery they did yesterday. O...M...G!!!!!!

 

[HeatherTheMommy]

Boy she is FIESTY today. She's running all around trying to escape the run and is making her place in the pecking order. Also exciting news today is day 20 for my ebay silkie eggs. My broody is on them. I saw 1 pip. Hopefully more pip today ♡

 

[chickcrack]

Boy she is FIESTY today. She's running all around trying to escape the run and is making her place in the pecking order. Also exciting news today is day 20 for my ebay silkie eggs. My broody is on them. I saw 1 pip. Hopefully more pip today ♡

Oh that's exciting! I soooooo love watching a broody hatch babies. They amaze me how they know everything to do.