Help, lethargic hen, Vet on vacations

Her urates in her dropping appear yellow instead of normal white, and that can be a sign of a reproductive disorder and liver problems or water belly. Can you feel of her crop early morning to see if it feels flat and empty, and check her belly under her vent to see if it looks enlarged or full of fluid?
Her crop doesnt feel entirely empty, which is strange because she hasn't been really eating. I smelled her breath and it doesnt smell bad. Her belly feels normal tho.
 
Is the crop soft, firm or dough-like? You can offer some slightly chilled coconut oil cut into slivers to peck daily. If the crop feels firm or doughy, you can massage it several times a day to help if it is becoming impacted.
 
Is the crop soft, firm or dough-like? You can offer some slightly chilled coconut oil cut into slivers to peck daily. If the crop feels firm or doughy, you can massage it several times a day to help if it is becoming impacted.
its kinda doughy, i'd say, and it seems like i can feel some seeds in it. I have been massaging it, but she doesnt seem to enjoy it a lot. (plus now she is refusing to eat -she keeps drinking quite a lof ot water- and her droppings today have become like liquid/slimy shots)
 
its kinda doughy, i'd say, and it seems like i can feel some seeds in it. I have been massaging it, but she doesnt seem to enjoy it a lot. (plus now she is refusing to eat -she keeps drinking quite a lof ot water- and her droppings today have become like liquid/slimy shots)
It can take several days of coconut oil, drinking water, and massage to break up a doughy impaction in the crop. Drinking a lot of water may be a sign and helpful. Here is a good article on crop problems:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/
 

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