Hello,
Two days ago we performed crop surgery on one of our hens. We removed the impaction, rinsed with saline, and stitched up the skin. Since then, I've cleaned her dressing and applied Pine Tar. I've kept her quarantined and have been feeding her small helpings of plain yogurt with minced garlic, a tiny smidge of honey, and some oregano flakes. I've put vetRX and ACV in her water bowl as well. When I check on her, she is usually standing in her cage and she seems eager to eat. I've also seen her drink water on her own. My concern is that last night, I have noticed her beak/comb area looks wet. And as of today, I noticed that she has subcutaneous fluid around her crop area. When I pick her up, I can hear the water giggle too. Is this a bad sign? Is there anything else I can do? I can't seem to find any antibiotics online that can be purchased without a vet.
Two days ago we performed crop surgery on one of our hens. We removed the impaction, rinsed with saline, and stitched up the skin. Since then, I've cleaned her dressing and applied Pine Tar. I've kept her quarantined and have been feeding her small helpings of plain yogurt with minced garlic, a tiny smidge of honey, and some oregano flakes. I've put vetRX and ACV in her water bowl as well. When I check on her, she is usually standing in her cage and she seems eager to eat. I've also seen her drink water on her own. My concern is that last night, I have noticed her beak/comb area looks wet. And as of today, I noticed that she has subcutaneous fluid around her crop area. When I pick her up, I can hear the water giggle too. Is this a bad sign? Is there anything else I can do? I can't seem to find any antibiotics online that can be purchased without a vet.