Hen Puffed Up... what could be the problem?

[Dottie the Chicken]

@Dottie the Chicken - I know I sure am ...

Hahaha! I think you're in Wisconsin as well, correct?

 

[Dottie the Chicken]

Was her crop empty this morning?

I didn't have her separated, but yes, when I felt her crop it was full, and mushy.

Is it dangerous to treat just incase it is truly sour crop?

 

[Banty crazy]

Last night her comb did seem darker than than the other RIR's. She felt a bit light for a LF this morning. I'll go feel her crop. I haven't really noticed her eating, drinking, or pooping.

Have you felt her keel? If she’s thin it might be the cold or she’s not feeling well. Try some scratch with corn. The corn produces body heat which may help her stay a little warmer! Now that it’s getting cold mine get it at night to help keep them warm at night. What’s her poop look like?

 

[Banty crazy]

No.

A full mush crop just means she’s full of food and water. Try smelling her breath. If it’s sour crop it will smell bad.