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Thanks a lotHe may have sour crop, so read this article.->
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/
Not sure what else to do I'll tag the experts. @azygous @Wyorp Rock @Eggcessive
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Thanks a lotHe may have sour crop, so read this article.->
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/
Not sure what else to do I'll tag the experts. @azygous @Wyorp Rock @Eggcessive
You're welcome!Thanks a lot
No I haven'tWhen was the last time he's had access to grit? Have you been feeding him grit throughout this time you've been hand feeding him?
I am sorry about that.That's probably the reason for the rooster's crop issues. Grit is a necessary part of a chicken's diet. Every single day, even when sick. Without grit, a chicken is unable to properly digest their food. This results in undigested food blocking the gizzard and the entire digestive tract all the way up to and including the crop. Without grit, over time a chicken will die.
What types would be betterYes. Feed the chicken or it will die. There is no good reason not to feed a chicken, especially a sick chicken.
Offered grit doesn't want to eat. Don't know how should I feed it .Have you given your chicken grit yet? Is the chicken eating on its own? Is it able to drink water?
Grit first! Then egg or regular feed. Lots of fresh water.