Post crop surgery problems, ADVICE NEEDED

[azygous]

The idea of feeding soft food after crop surgery is to avoid things that might put a strain on the incision. The crop will heal very quickly so five to seven days of soft foods, including wet mash, should be enough.

 

[Ccort]

The idea of feeding soft food after crop surgery is to avoid things that might put a strain on the incision. The crop will heal very quickly so five to seven days of soft foods, including wet mash, should be enough.

I'm afraid I may have let her eat too much tonight. Her crop is moderately full after her bedtime meal. Is that bad? Do I need to keep her crop fullness at a minimum? Surgery was two days ago.

 

[azygous]

Over filling the crop this soon after crop surgery isn't a wonderful idea, but since she was the one who filled it, she probably felt comfortable eating what she did. She should be fine.

 

[Ccort]

Over filling the crop this soon after crop surgery isn't a wonderful idea, but since she was the one who filled it, she probably felt comfortable eating what she did. She should be fine.

I really hope so. Am going to limit her more tomorrow

 

[Ccort]

I really hope so. Am going to limit her more tomorrow

It went down a lot but not completely this morning. Should I still feed her a small amount or continue to wait?

 

[Moondoll]

It went down a lot but not completely this morning. Should I still feed her a small amount or continue to wait?

The same has happened with my hen. It's never fully gone down but she always wants food. If she's still got her appetite it is best to continue feeding just small amounts throughout the day.

 

[Ccort]

The same has happened with my hen. It's never fully gone down but she always wants food. If she's still got her appetite it is best to continue feeding just small amounts throughout the day.

How far out are you now from the surgery day? I wonder if eventually she'll have the empty crop in the morning?

 

[Moondoll]

How far out are you now from the surgery day? I wonder if eventually she'll have the empty crop in the morning?

It's day 11 now. I am worried the impaction will come back but she's just too skinny now so I'd rather her eat and just continue monitoring her and hopefully it'll empty normally soon.

 

[Ccort]

It's day 11 now. I am worried the impaction will come back but she's just too skinny now so I'd rather her eat and just continue monitoring her and hopefully it'll empty normally soon.

I hope it does for her too, and mine!