I have a hen that I think may have impacted crop; however, there may be something else causing her digestive system to shut down. Saturday she was lethargic and did not show interest in eating, just laid in front of waterer and drank a lot of water. She even slept in a nest box about an hour, came out cackling. She did roost Saturday night as well. So I assumed she was having an off day (she has those, see this prior thread about the same hen: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/lash-egg-or-something-else-help.1667811/)
Yesterday, she laid around as well, so I checked her in the morning and her crop was VERY full and kind of hard. I thought maybe impacted crop, so i isolated her and with held food. She is still drinking but otherwise just sleeping. Very watery, yellowish droppings. This morning really no change. I have been following guidance for impacted crop here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ne-youre-dealing-with.73607/?page=11#comments
I am concerned something else is causing digestive failure. Any guidance/advice is appreciated. Nearest avian vet is about an hour and a half away and today is a holiday. Thankful in advance!!
Yesterday, she laid around as well, so I checked her in the morning and her crop was VERY full and kind of hard. I thought maybe impacted crop, so i isolated her and with held food. She is still drinking but otherwise just sleeping. Very watery, yellowish droppings. This morning really no change. I have been following guidance for impacted crop here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ne-youre-dealing-with.73607/?page=11#comments
I am concerned something else is causing digestive failure. Any guidance/advice is appreciated. Nearest avian vet is about an hour and a half away and today is a holiday. Thankful in advance!!
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