Impacted crop alternatives

[Ashieschickenfarm]

Hey all! ashie again, another hen is down and out but instead of a liquid feeling crop she has a a more moldable stiff crop and has acted like this for 2 days, I don't have coconut oil can I use vegetable oil instead?

 

[McChooky]

Hey all! ashie again, another hen is down and out but instead of a liquid feeling crop she has a a more moldable stiff crop and has acted like this for 2 days, I don't have coconut oil can I use vegetable oil instead?

Coconut or Olive oil(either one works) Every couple hrs massage it and give a little more oil

 

[Ashieschickenfarm]

thanks!!

Coconut or Olive oil(either one works) Every couple hrs massage it and give a little more oil

 

[McChooky]

Coconut or Olive oil(either one works) Every couple hrs massage it and give a little more oil

Fast her 12-24 hrs.I give mine a tsp of honey and water for energy.

 

[fat brown hen]

If there is something stiff in her crop, it is probably hardened food. She needs water, not oil. Do not fast her. Chickens should have access to water 24/7 regardless of condition.

 

[McChooky]

If there is something stiff in her crop, it is probably hardened food. She needs water, not oil. Do not fast her. Chickens should have access to water 24/7 regardless of condition.

Why would you feed a chicken with an impacted crop? You have to get it going first.

 

[fat brown hen]

Why would you feed a chicken with an impacted crop? You have to get it going first.

Water gets it going. The hardened stuff needs to absorb water to loosen up.