New Member in need of help!!

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Dar_Man

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Helloo, it's a pleasure to meet you all!!
I've started raising chicks a couple couple of months ago, so I'm still pretty new to chickens and stuff!!

Recently, I've seen that one of my Maran chicks, about 2 months old, has been really down lately. Her crop also seems to be really full of fluid and she doesn't seem to eat a lot. I also picked her up and she kind of started throwing up the water/fluid as well. I tried researching what it was, and the most similar thing that I found was sour crop.
I brought her inside just in case since I'm still unsure what it is.

I might share some pictures of her tomorrow but if anyone has an idea of what it is please let me know!!
 
Hello and welcome to BYC! :frow

I am sorry your girl is struggling. I agree with @DobieLover I would start with some Acidified Copper Sulfate. You can get it here. 1/4 teaspoon Sulpher to 1 gallon of water mixed in a jug. Add 1 teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar to make it palatable, the Copper is bitter. This jug will last several days, no need to refrigerate. No free ranging, no stiff foods for her, just chicken feed and this water. Use the Sulfate for 7 days, followed by probiotics to replace all the good bacteria and digest yeasts that have been killed off. This could also stem from a Coccidiosis overload, but try the Copper first. Keep her warm too, I usually cage sick birds by keep them within the flock at all times. Keep us posted!
 

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