HELP!!!! HELP!!!HELP!!!!

[hankshens]

I need help! My chicken "Stella" has a whole going through her chest and gizzard. I have no idea how she got it but the food is coming back out. She is a very healthy chicken and is acting like nothing is wrong. I have seperated her from the rest so flies dont get to her. Is there any chance she can recover? Does anyone have any advice? I will call my vet in the morning. Please help

 

[Shared Acres]

Oooooh, I don't know--sounds horrible though!

If it were me I'd try to clean it and bandage it until tommorow!

 

[vickig]

I would try to push it back in, clean her up and bind her up on this hole until you can get her in.

 

[chickenlady]

I am thinking that you mean her crop has the hole in it. Unless you can sew up the crop I would get her to the vet ASAP! Separate her, bring her in, and put her on clean shavings. I would withhold food until you take her to the vet. I think I would offer her nice fresh water so she doesnt get dehydrated. She may need a course of antibiotics also. Best of luck to her.

 

[ozark hen]

You need to take care of this immediately. Here is a link that will show you how to sew it up...if it is the crop. The link shows how to open a crop up but just use the parts that show you how to sew it up. It must be done quickly, especially if you don't have access or funds for a vet.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=21291

 

[hankshens]

Thanks to all of you! I should be able to get her to the vet tomorrow if they will see chickens. It shouldnt be any different from sewing up a cat or any other animal. I just dont think I can do it myself.