Full squishy crop in the morning and watery/bloody stools

[ash42287]

Things are looking better so far this morning! They’re all out pecking/wandering the yard. The one I was worried about last night was even chasing another chicken that found a garden snake. Crossing my fingers! Thank you all again for helping me with the medications!

The girl that had the squishy crop, is still a little squishy but much improved.

My 4th girl still has a little round crop, but it feels harder/grainy. Should I try to message it, or leave her alone if she’s eating and drinking fine?

 

[ash42287]

Ok, she’s feeling a whole lot better but now I noticed she was picking at her foot and this is on the bottom. Is this the beginning of bumblefoot? How do I handle this?

 

[ash42287]

Ok, she’s feeling a whole lot better but now I noticed she was picking at her foot and this is on the bottom. Is this the beginning of bumblefoot? How do I handle this?

We soaked it in an epsom salt bath, sprayed vetericyn and colloidal silver on it, and wrap it with gauze and flexible bandage. She has another small one on the other foot that we did the same with.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Things are looking better so far this morning! They’re all out pecking/wandering the yard. The one I was worried about last night was even chasing another chicken that found a garden snake. Crossing my fingers! Thank you all again for helping me with the medications!

The girl that had the squishy crop, is still a little squishy but much improved.

My 4th girl still has a little round crop, but it feels harder/grainy. Should I try to message it, or leave her alone if she’s eating and drinking fine?

I'm glad she's doing better!

I wouldn't massage the crop, but I'd finish all the treatments you have started. Monitor the crop/check it every morning to see if it's continuing to improve/empty.

Eating/drinking is very good!

The area on the foot looks like minor bumblefoot. I'd look to make sure there's nothing stuck in the crevices of the webbing of the feet that may be bothering her and that's what she's picking at.

Treating as you are sounds fine. I rarely have to treat bumblefoot and am more inclined to monitor areas unless the bird shows marked signs of limping or discomfort.

 

[ash42287]

I'm glad she's doing better!

I wouldn't massage the crop, but I'd finish all the treatments you have started. Monitor the crop/check it every morning to see if it's continuing to improve/empty.

Eating/drinking is very good!

The area on the foot looks like minor bumblefoot. I'd look to make sure there's nothing stuck in the crevices of the webbing of the feet that may be bothering her and that's what she's picking at.

Treating as you are sounds fine. I rarely have to treat bumblefoot and am more inclined to monitor areas unless the bird shows marked signs of limping or discomfort.

I'm glad she's doing better!

I wouldn't massage the crop, but I'd finish all the treatments you have started. Monitor the crop/check it every morning to see if it's continuing to improve/empty.

Eating/drinking is very good!

The area on the foot looks like minor bumblefoot. I'd look to make sure there's nothing stuck in the crevices of the webbing of the feet that may be bothering her and that's what she's picking at.

Treating as you are sounds fine. I rarely have to treat bumblefoot and am more inclined to monitor areas unless the bird shows marked signs of limping or discomfort.

Thank you! I’ll keep an eye on it. Seems a little better today. We’ll probably wrap it overnight with the same things and see how it is tomorrow.

 

[ash42287]

Everyone seems to be doing better this week! Today is the last day for Corid in their water. Would it be a good idea to add Poultry Cell/vitamins to their water for a little bit (starting tomorrow)?

Also, we’ve been keeping an eye on the one with the scabs on her feet. They haven’t changed much. How long does it generally take for them to heal?

Thank you all again for helping me get through the hard parts!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Everyone seems to be doing better this week! Today is the last day for Corid in their water. Would it be a good idea to add Poultry Cell/vitamins to their water for a little bit (starting tomorrow)?

Also, we’ve been keeping an eye on the one with the scabs on her feet. They haven’t changed much. How long does it generally take for them to heal?

Thank you all again for helping me get through the hard parts!

I'm so glad they are doing better!

Yes, you can add Poultry Cell or similar to the water if you wish.

Is the one with the scab on the foot limping? If not and it looks o.k. for now, I'd just monitor it. If she's favoring it, continue to work on it like you have been.

 

[ash42287]

I'm so glad they are doing better!

Yes, you can add Poultry Cell or similar to the water if you wish.

Is the one with the scab on the foot limping? If not and it looks o.k. for now, I'd just monitor it. If she's favoring it, continue to work on it like you have been.

Thank you!!

She’s walking on it just fine. We haven’t put anything on it after the first few days and just have checked her each day to make sure it’s not swelling or getting red. We’ll keep doing that then…if she shows any signs, we’ll start treating it again.