Digestion Problem?

[GermanKennhuhn]

Hi folks,
Another one of my chickens is having problems.... My 1 yr old Buff Brahma hen constantly has a huge crop, but is super skinny. I’m feeding them a grower( I have non laying pullets in there), with oyster shells and grit available.

What could be causing this? A crop problem? Please help! Thanks in advance.

 

[MysteryChicken]

It sounds like she has impacted crop going on.

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

It sounds like she has impacted crop going on.

Ugh, I hope not! Thanks for replying. What would I do if it is impacted crop?

 

[MysteryChicken]

Ugh, I hope not! Thanks for replying. What would I do if it is impacted crop?

Limit food, or don't feed during treatment. Give only water.
To get things moving, give hardened chunks of coconut oil, & massage her crop a few times a day. You should massage her crop in a circular motion, & work the food down the crop tube. You should feel the food in the crop shrink as you do the massage.

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

Limit food, or don't feed during treatment. Give only water.
To get things moving, give hardened chunks of coconut oil, & massage her crop a few times a day. You should massage her crop in a circular motion, & work the food down the crop tube. You should feel the food in the crop shrink as you do the massage.

Thank you! I’ll try that.

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

I gave her coconut oil and massaged her crop, and I believe it got smaller. However, I did notice her crop is squishy. Does this mean it’s sour crop? @MysteryChicken
@azygous do you have any advice?

 

[MysteryChicken]

I gave her coconut oil and massaged her crop, and I believe it got smaller. However, I did notice her crop is squishy. Does this mean it’s sour crop? @MysteryChicken
@azygous do you have any advice?

It could be sour crop, I've never treated sour crop before.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Does her breath smell like sour milk?

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

Ok, thanks!

 

[GermanKennhuhn]

I think so, but it’s hard to tell because I gave her yogurt lol.