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[Jill-0]

Hello Jill, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
How are the chicks crops this morning with no food overnight? It takes several hours for a crop to empty after food is withdrawn.

Good morning, sorry for the late reply, I work in healthcare, 12 hour shifts, so can’t be on here often. After giving them crop massages as often as I could, changing bedding, giving apple cider vinegar, and a few drops of oil in their water, I’m happy to say that everyone seems to be doing great! I checked their crops last night one was still very hard, she drank, then I massaged her crop, and this morning, everyone feels normal. Thank you so much for your help and support to this new chicken mom.

 

[sourland]

Good update.

 

[N F C]

Good morning, sorry for the late reply, I work in healthcare, 12 hour shifts, so can’t be on here often. After giving them crop massages as often as I could, changing bedding, giving apple cider vinegar, and a few drops of oil in their water, I’m happy to say that everyone seems to be doing great! I checked their crops last night one was still very hard, she drank, then I massaged her crop, and this morning, everyone feels normal. Thank you so much for your help and support to this new chicken mom.

Thanks for the update, glad things are looking better!

 

[Jener8or]

Hi Jill! Australorps are a favorite of mine and around here for sure! Cute chicks! I'm glad it sounds like they are all doing better!

It's nice to have you here! Thanks for joining and welcome to BackYard Chickens!