Impacted crop?

[Wyorp Rock]

She is much better today, her crop is all the way down!
Another chick does have a small, semi mushy crop that you can feel (but not see). It isn't hard or really big, but shouldn't it be completely empty?

I am also hearing some pretty loud protests for food this morning, should I give it to all of them or continue to withhold from the bump girl?

Glad the crop was empty!
The one that has a mushy crop, if you left water in the brooder all night, that may be what you feel.
I would let them all have food, you can also offer a little wet feed to see how that goes, mine always think it's a treat LOL

 

[SmallCityChicken]

Glad the crop was empty!
The one that has a mushy crop, if you left water in the brooder all night, that may be what you feel.
I would let them all have food, you can also offer a little wet feed to see how that goes, mine always think it's a treat LOL

I think it was the water I was feeling because I checked a bit later & it was down.
I ended up giving them food, they attacked the feeder & I ended up switching them from the little feeder to the big one to stop the bickering over spots. I don't know how to make wet feed, do I just water down the starter crumble?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I think it was the water I was feeling because I checked a bit later & it was down.
I ended up giving them food, they attacked the feeder & I ended up switching them from the little feeder to the big one to stop the bickering over spots. I don't know how to make wet feed, do I just water down the starter crumble?

Great!
Yes, for a wet mash, just mix feed with water (I use warm water), let it soak for about 30minutes and serve - you may need to play with consistency, some birds like it a bit dry, mine like it about the consistency of loose cookie dough