Help! Something wrong with my chickens crop

[StarLover21]

I think its good for her to throw up. But maybe only 1 or 2 times a day. But I dont really know if its sour crop. Can you smell her breath??? Also is she able to stand now??

Yes, she's definitally standing now And yes her breath does smell sour. Does that mean it definitally is sour crop?

 

[willowbranchfarm]

Yes its sour crop.

 

[casportpony]

It's been an hour or so since I found her and she's actually doing better. I went out to check on her just now and she stood up when she saw me and starting walking away. I went to pick her up and she actually ran. Her walking is a little shaky but she's much stronger than when I found her. Her breathing still sounds pretty bad though. I've been letting her rest. Is there anything different I should do now?

If you can, bring her inside where it's warmer. I usually put mine in a plastic bin with a towel on the bottom and food and water. Once I know that they are warm and out of immediate danger, I do a thorough exam (check for bruising, stuck eggs, masses, etc.). Can you do that?

 

[StarLover21]

Well we're in Texas, so it's in the 50's, but I can try to do that. I have her in a carrier with a towel right now. I gave her a very thorough exam when I first found her. She seems fine except for how gritty her crop feels. Her comb was a bit purple as well, but that's actually looking better now. I can't see any brusing, and can't feel eggs. Actually, none of my chickens have been laying for the past few weeks :/

 

[casportpony]

Well we're in Texas, so it's in the 50's, but I can try to do that. I have her in a carrier with a towel right now. I gave her a very thorough exam when I first found her. She seems fine except for how gritty her crop feels. Her comb was a bit purple as well, but that's actually looking better now. I can't see any brusing, and can't feel eggs. Actually, none of my chickens have been laying for the past few weeks :/

A purple comb probably means that she's having trouble breathing. Keeping her warm, quiet and hydrated are very important. The 50's are not warm enough for a sick bird.

 

[StarLover21]

Okay, I've brought her inside.

She's doing stronger, but her crop isn't feeling any better.

What should I be doing to actually fix the problem?

 

[StarLover21]

Okay, something really weird happened; she layed an egg. It was softshelled though. This hen hasn't layed an egg in over a month though. Coinsidence?

 

[wantbantams]

I used epsom salts. ACV with Mother works to help too

 

[cowcreekgeek]

Mycosis is a mold infection, known as 'thrush' or 'sour crop' and has two phases to treatment (in addition to eliminating any sources of mold).

First, you must flush with epsom salt solution by dissolving 1 teaspoon in 1 fl oz water, and place it directly into the crop.

Then, you provide a copper sulfate solution (some folks call it bluestone).
These ratios are very important!
Dissolve 1 oz copper sulfate and 1 Tablespoon of any 5% acidity vinegar into 15 gallons water.
Provide this solution as their sole source of water throughout any outbreak.

 

[casportpony]

Okay, something really weird happened; she layed an egg. It was softshelled though. This hen hasn't layed an egg in over a month though. Coinsidence? 

How 's her crop now? Any smaller? Probably not a coincidence the two happening at the same time, I'd bet they're related somehow.