Impacted crop? help!

Thechickentrainer1999

Songster
5 Years
Jul 30, 2018
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I noticed one of my chickens this morning did not want to come off the roost bar and she's usually one of the first out. She finally came down later on and doesn't show much energy. Just slowly walking and pecking here and there. I picked her up and felt her crop and it's very hard like a golf ball. Does this sound like impacted crop? If so what can I do?
 
Is this the same hen that you asked about in your other 2 threads?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/limping-chicken.1289245/
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/eggbound-hen.1289633/

Can you have someone assist you with your hen? A neighbor, sibling or parent? Have them help you evaluate your hen and narrow down her symptoms.

Often a crop issue is a symptom of an underlying condition. If you suspect egg bound this morning, then a crop problem would be a symptom - nothing is moving.
Can your hen poop at all?
Photos are always appreciated.

Read this article - see if you can tell me what the crop feels like
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/
 

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