Possible gut obstruction

[Oldegarlicshnapp]

If a bird’s crop doesn’t go down like it typically would throughout the day, does that mean there’s an obstruction? Someone mentioned giving it some coconut oil to lubricate, and another person has said to give them grit. But it may be that grit would only further blockage. What should I do?

 

[MysteryChicken]

Impacted crop can be treated with Coconut oil, & a crop massage. (DO NOT MAKE YOUR CHICKEN VOMIT)

Grit can help break down larger grains that maybe in the impaction.

 

[Eggcessive]

Check the crop very early in the morning before the chicken can eat or drink, and let us know if the crop is empty or still full.

 

[Oldegarlicshnapp]

Check the crop very early in the morning before the chicken can eat or drink, and let us know if the crop is empty or still full.

Thank you guys

 

[Oldegarlicshnapp]

@Eggcessive @MysteryChicken Here’s a photo of her crop as of right now. I’ve given it an epsom salt soaking. I’m hoping it would relax her muscles and intestine

 

[MysteryChicken]

Reminds me of my boy who had a blockage X Slow crop.

He ate a peice of plastic that was amongst the pine shavings.

 

[MysteryChicken]

@Eggcessive @MysteryChicken Here’s a photo of her crop as of right now. I’ve given it an epsom salt soaking. I’m hoping it would relax her muscles and intestine

I don't think soaking will help with a crop impaction.

 

[Eggcessive]

Make sure the chick is drinking water.

 

[Oldegarlicshnapp]

Make sure the chick is drinking water.

The large mass is actually a ton of liquid. I can feel some grit I gave her, but primarily liquid

 

[Oldegarlicshnapp]

I don't think soaking will help with a crop impaction.

Do you have any other reccom

Reminds me of my boy who had a blockage X Slow crop.
View attachment 2891494He ate a peice of plastic that was amongst the pine shavings.

How did you fix his problem?