Help Please... Swollen Crop?

[CtyGrlwantsaFrm]

We have 12 baby chicks, and several of them seem to have swollen crops. They are 3 weeks old. My husband doesn't think they look swollen, but to me they do. They ate alot of insects 2 days ago. Is this something we should be concerned about? If so, what do we do?

 

[Mamatomany123]

Are you providing grit?

 

[CtyGrlwantsaFrm]

Yes, but maybe not the right amount? I've just been sprinkling it around their food, but maybe I got bad advice?

 

[americanchicks]

Chicks eat grit as needed. As long as the swelling goes down I think your ok. I have chicks that age and the crops can get pretty big after eating. Check them a couple hours after bedtime.

 

[aart]

Check them a couple hours after bedtime.

Yes....and/or first thing in the morning before feeding.