Frost bite?

Checked the crop but not sure what to feel for. I’ll check another one in the morning and her again. I’ll also give her a bath and keep her in the furnace room some More. I’m not to hopeful here....
 
Checked the crop but not sure what to feel for. I’ll check another one in the morning and her again. I’ll also give her a bath and keep her in the furnace room some More. I’m not to hopeful here....
I'm sorry she is still not doing well:hugs
Comparing her to another girl is a good idea. The crop is on the right front, it's basically a sack that holds food and water that is then moved to the stomach to be processed. It should feel full at bedtime and be empty by morning (if she is sleeping in the dark and it not eating/drinking at night). If it feels soft, hard, squishy, doughy or still full in the morning, then the crop is not emptying properly. That usually means there is a problem somewhere else - crop issues can be symptom of an underlying illness or condition like worms, coccidiosis, infection and internal laying/reproductive disorders. Essentially there is inflammation/infection or something blocking the passage of food.
There's some good photos in this article of the crop http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2014/06/chicken-anatomy-crop-impacted-crop-sour.html

When was the last time she laid an egg? Does she have any bloat/swelling or fluid in the abdomen?
If she is very lethargic, then a bath may do more harm than good. If you feel that she is having problems with laying/reproductive functions - it would be better to put her in a steamed up bathroom than soaking if she is lethargic.

Photos of her poop may be helpful.
 
Thanks for the reply. I don’t know the exact time she last laid. I’m going to say a week? Maybe more. Not much poo either her bum is not clean like she has beeen though and there was a couple small amounts in the pet taxi. Headed out after :caf to check the rest and compare.
 

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