Two days ago when I let me hens out, one came right up to me and pooped out a handful of glass shards. I poked around and they were still slightly sharp but had been somewhat polished as they went through her digestive system.
Today we had one less egg than usual and I noticed the hen who had eaten glass had her tail down. I checked her over and when I felt her crop it was enlarged and immediately I could tell it was full of glass.
She is still eating, drinking and pooping. She is usually personality plus but was slightly more reserved this afternoon although still pretty bright.
I’m only new to chicken ownership so my practical knowledge is slim to none- do I treat this as an impacted crop?
I have taken her food out of the coop for the night and will check to see if the crop has emptied over night. If it doesn’t I was planning on giving her some coconut oil and a massage to see if that helps.
If it is relevant she is an isa brown, roughly 8 months old.
Any advice would very welcome, thank you in advance!!!
Today we had one less egg than usual and I noticed the hen who had eaten glass had her tail down. I checked her over and when I felt her crop it was enlarged and immediately I could tell it was full of glass.
She is still eating, drinking and pooping. She is usually personality plus but was slightly more reserved this afternoon although still pretty bright.
I’m only new to chicken ownership so my practical knowledge is slim to none- do I treat this as an impacted crop?
I have taken her food out of the coop for the night and will check to see if the crop has emptied over night. If it doesn’t I was planning on giving her some coconut oil and a massage to see if that helps.
If it is relevant she is an isa brown, roughly 8 months old.
Any advice would very welcome, thank you in advance!!!
