Help my hen has a huge crop and sticky white stuff in her mouth

[BigBlueHen53]

@aart? @azygous? @EggSighted4Life ?

 

[topochico225]

@sourland, any clue?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I seem to remember reading that you can try giving some coconut oil by mouth. Chill a spoonful in the refigerator, then cut it in slices and place it in the beak. She should swallow it right down. Hopefully this will lubricate the crop contents and get things moving. I just can't remember how often you can do this.

 

[azygous]

Yes, as @BigBlueHen53 said, coconut oil slightly chilled directly into the beak. Start with one teaspoon. Massage the crop, focusing on breaking up he center of the mass. Give another teaspoon of oil. More massage. You should start to feel it break up.

You may need to spend a few hours on this. But eventually, the lump will soften and break apart and then it will go down to the gizzard. If it doesn't, it may mean the gizzard is also impacted. You may need to give her a stool softener such as Dulcolax. Not a laxative.

 

[Eggcessive]

It may be a pendulous crop. @azygous and @TwoCrows have good articles for crop treatments. It can be a an ongoing problem if she overeats. Here is some reading:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Thank you, @Eggcessive and @azygous! I know some of the questions to ask, but I am SO hesitant to actually give advice because I know I am not experienced or knowledgeable enough to do so.

 

[Raysal]

I seem to remember reading that you can try giving some coconut oil by mouth. Chill a spoonful in the refigerator, then cut it in slices and place it in the beak. She should swallow it right down. Hopefully this will lubricate the crop contents and get things moving. I just can't remember how often you can do this.

Yes, as @BigBlueHen53 said, coconut oil slightly chilled directly into the beak. Start with one teaspoon. Massage the crop, focusing on breaking up he center of the mass. Give another teaspoon of oil. More massage. You should start to feel it break up.

You may need to spend a few hours on this. But eventually, the lump will soften and break apart and then it will go down to the gizzard. If it doesn't, it may mean the gizzard is also impacted. You may need to give her a stool softener such as Dulcolax. Not a laxative.

It may be a pendulous crop. @azygous and @TwoCrows have good articles for crop treatments. It can be a an ongoing problem if she overeats. Here is some reading:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

Thankyou!!!