Hi, Chicken peeps -
2 days ago I noticed my 6 month old chicken "Angel" seemed to have a swollen crop - mostly on the right side. She was as feisty as ever and eating well so I have been watching her. She ate some cantaloupe this afternoon with the rest of the flock and then I separated her because she seemed not right. I held her upside down and tried to massage and squeeze the crop and nothing happened. Her poo seemed watery so I brought her inside. She's in a good mood and ate some yogurt which I thought I was supposed to give her. I've got electrolytes in the water although some folks are suggesting apple cider vinegar.
The second photo is her poo which is not much but it is solid - blackish green in color.
She was sick as a chick - had coccis, I think, and didn't grow for awhile- but once she caught up with her flock mates she is a tough little lady.
Any ideas? We are leaving town tomorrow early...
I have never posted before and am a little nervous.
Many thanks,
Lisa




2 days ago I noticed my 6 month old chicken "Angel" seemed to have a swollen crop - mostly on the right side. She was as feisty as ever and eating well so I have been watching her. She ate some cantaloupe this afternoon with the rest of the flock and then I separated her because she seemed not right. I held her upside down and tried to massage and squeeze the crop and nothing happened. Her poo seemed watery so I brought her inside. She's in a good mood and ate some yogurt which I thought I was supposed to give her. I've got electrolytes in the water although some folks are suggesting apple cider vinegar.
The second photo is her poo which is not much but it is solid - blackish green in color.
She was sick as a chick - had coccis, I think, and didn't grow for awhile- but once she caught up with her flock mates she is a tough little lady.
Any ideas? We are leaving town tomorrow early...
I have never posted before and am a little nervous.
Many thanks,
Lisa