First case of impacted crop - advice

[Al Capon]

Got any amoxicillin lying about? 250mg 2x daily.

 

[Cryss]

This is a really excellent article. It saved my Roopecca!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

 

[casportpony]

This is a really excellent article. It saved my Roopecca!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

I believe this crop problem is not a true crop problem, but a secondary issue due to a reproductive infection, and I think the OP should concentrate on getting antibiotics to treat the infection.

 

[Cryss]

I believe this crop problem is not a true crop problem, but a secondary issue due to a reproductive infection, and I think the OP should concentrate on getting antibiotics to treat the infection.

That is probably right. I offer the link just in case it is still needed after addressing the reproductive issue.

I don't remember if it was mentioned, does this chicken have access to plenty of oystershell, eggshells, or other calcium sources?

 

[vantain]

They eat Purina Layena pellets...and have free choice oyster shell and grit

 

[casportpony]

They eat Purina Layena pellets...and have free choice oyster shell and grit

That should be fine.

 

[vantain]

That is a good picture of a collapsed egg membrane and egg contents. It is good that she is hungry. Offer some watery chicken feed and a little cooked egg. She may still feel bad today with that going on. I would get some antibiotics to give to help prevent infection. Here is one to order that is $23 for 100 ml of liquid baytril:
https://www.jedds.com/shop/misc/

Dosage is 0.05 ml per pound given orally twice a day for 5-6 days. That would be 0.25 or 1/4 ml for a 5 pound bird. Do not put it in her water because it tastes bad.

I gave her her normal layer feed crumbles, soaked in water, with a bit of yogurt, and a 1/2 crushed calcium tablet. Her water has electrolytes in it. She gobbled it immediately.

 

[casportpony]

I gave her her normal layer feed crumbles, soaked in water, with a bit of yogurt, and a 1/2 crushed calcium tablet. Her water has electrolytes in it. She gobbled it immediately.

That's great news, but I still think you should start antibiotics ASAP.

 

[vantain]

That's great news, but I still think you should start antibiotics ASAP.

Well..I'd like to start antibiotics, but I don't have any at all. So my only options are what might be available locally without a prescription, which is why I asked about alternatives.

 

[vantain]

That is a good picture of a collapsed egg membrane and egg contents. It is good that she is hungry. Offer some watery chicken feed and a little cooked egg. She may still feel bad today with that going on. I would get some antibiotics to give to help prevent infection. Here is one to order that is $23 for 100 ml of liquid baytril:
https://www.jedds.com/shop/misc/

Dosage is 0.05 ml per pound given orally twice a day for 5-6 days. That would be 0.25 or 1/4 ml for a 5 pound bird. Do not put it in her water because it tastes bad.

What about something like this? It's for fish, but I can get it locally.
https://www.petsmart.com/fish/food-...al-infection-treatment-17966.html?cgid=300111