Isolate?

[Wyorp Rock]

Her crop is still much smaller than it had been.

even though it’s the same size as everybody else, hers is very squishy while theirs are all firm. Does this indicate we still have a problem?

I’ll check her first thing in the morning. I do not have an anti fungal. The store close to me doesn’t carry it and I was having a hard time tracking it down in Walmart. What section would it be in? I think we’re headed to town tomorrow. What specifically should I look for? And I did see a thread that gave instructions how to use it, not sure if that’s reliable?

Yes. This could indicate you still have a problem.
Check her crop first thing in the morning, if it's not emptied, then you will want to treat the crop.
Read this article, including the reviews and comments. These are the methods and treatments I use for my own flock.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/


What to look for would be Miconazole (Monistat or store brand) which is found in the women's health/hygiene section OR Clotrimazole which is found in the athlete's foot section. Dosing is in the article linked above.

Re-check her crop first thing in the morning before she's had anything to eat/drink to see if it's emptied. If it's not empty, then begin treating the crop. White and mucousy is a bit concerning, it may be sour or it could be she's dehydrated. Do make sure she has access to fresh water during waking hours. I let mine eat as they please even when they have a crop problem, they usually limit the amount the eat.
Read this article along with the comments, it will walk you through treatment. I always give coconut oil along with any of the other treatment methods. https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

Did you check her crop this morning to see if it had emptied or not?
I rarely isolate a bird even if they need some type of treatment. If they are able to move about, eat/drink on their own and are not being picked at, I leave them with their flock instead of isolating and stressing the out even more. You can treat Sour Crop while the hen is still active with the flock.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/vomit-and-large-breast.1559383/#post-26440732

 

[talliejo]

Yes. This could indicate you still have a problem.
Check her crop first thing in the morning, if it's not emptied, then you will want to treat the crop.
Read this article, including the reviews and comments. These are the methods and treatments I use for my own flock.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/


What to look for would be Miconazole (Monistat or store brand) which is found in the women's health/hygiene section OR Clotrimazole which is found in the athlete's foot section. Dosing is in the article linked above.

Thank you!

 

[Razzlefrazzle]

Ok thank you. I’ll check her first thing in the morning. I do not have an anti fungal. The store close to me doesn’t carry it and I was having a hard time tracking it down in Walmart. What section would it be in? I think we’re headed to town tomorrow. What specifically should I look for? And I did see a thread that gave instructions how to use it, not sure if that’s reliable?

I know there are a bunch of options and it can be confusing... I've used Monistat 7 before, but anything with miconazole should do the trick and you can use the suppositories as well if there are combo packs.

You'll also see different dosages because no one has studied the optimum dose of vaginal cream for treating sour crop in chickens as far as I know. Some people seem to give as little as a pea sized amount others up to about 1/2 inch. (I just give a good squeeze straight into the mouth.) If it's not working, give more. The main thing is to give it twice a day and do not stop prematurely or miss a day... it will almost undoubtedly come roaring back.

 

[talliejo]

I know there are a bunch of options and it can be confusing... I've used Monistat 7 before, but anything with miconazole should do the trick and you can use the suppositories as well if there are combo packs.

You'll also see different dosages because no one has studied the optimum dose of vaginal cream for treating sour crop in chickens as far as I know. Some people seem to give as little as a pea sized amount others up to about 1/2 inch. (I just give a good squeeze straight into the mouth.) If it's not working, give more. The main thing is to give it twice a day and do not stop prematurely or miss a day... it will almost undoubtedly come roaring back.

thanks again!! I’ll go grab some from town today!