Crop issues?

[Heather Adams]

Hello, last weekend I got two POL hens and have been keeping a close eye on them for any signs of anything and yesterday I noticed one of them was exhibiting the neck jerking of trying to adjust her crop. I checked on her later and she seemed ok. Today she is doing it constantly and her crop feels like a water balloon and hanging down. I have tried syringing a little oil and giving her grit to help but she’s not keen on either. She otherwise seems ok, still wanting to eat and drink and normal poop. Any ideas how I can try and help her with the vets not open until Tuesday now.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Photos of her and her poop?

I'd re-check the crop first thing in the morning before she's had anything to eat/drink. If the crop is not empty then, then begin treatment according to this article. https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

Syringing liquid oil is quite dangerous, do take care with that. I prefer to give chunks/bite size pieces of coconut oil instead.

Do see that she's drinking, has food and grit available. Getting a fecal float to rule out worms is always a good idea.