Mass in chest of hen

[enola]

I reread this several times...... Are you saying pellets cause crop problems such as impaction?

 

[chooks4life]

I'm saying that when animals are fed cooked, pre-processed foods as a rule, their digestive systems become sluggish and weak. So they are prone to basically every malfunction or ailment that afflicts a less than healthy digestive system. Another issue is that with cooked pellets being the only source of oils and proteins like they are for many birds out there, this contributes to more health issues. Just like if a human eats a cooked diet as a rule, without fresh sources of raw oils etc.

 

[ten chicks]

Update on my hen Speckles..

I took her to the vet, and she confirmed that it was an impacted crop. Because I had been giving her olive oil and massaging the impacted crop for two days, the impacted crop started breaking down. The vet informed me that I saved her from having to have surgery, and that I did exactly what I was suppose to do. The vet gave me special food to give her for two days to help her crop empty completely, and this would help her crop heal. Thankfully she LOVES the food, and so do my other hens! Today she is eating normally, and her sweet personality is back.

Thank you all for all your advice. Since I've only had my hens for 8 months, I still have a lot to learn. But it's so nice to know that when I have a question I can always ask you all.

Thanks again, and have a wonderful Holiday.

Curious,what type of food did your vet give,this information may help others in this situation.

 

[spikennipper]

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