head twitch

[old geezer]

need some info---dottie my delaware is doing a head twitch---she is not crop bound--any idea why--and what to do to get her better ?

 

[rhs7111]

Not sure if you're describing the same head motion but a few of my pullets do this when their crops are full---not impacted. They are newly out on grass and I think the grass, while not tall, gets packed in their crops. I massage their crops VERY gently from bottom to top, and I give them olive oil soaked bread or olive oil soaked chick starter crumbles for a day or two and it seems to pass.

 

[old geezer]

i will keep an eye on the crop --my 2 delawares do eat more than their fair share from the feeder---thanks---lou