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She is always puffed up. Looking more and more like a ball every dayDoes she just "puff up" when you or other chickens come around her or all the time? If she isn't sick, she might just be broody. Or both.
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She is always puffed up. Looking more and more like a ball every dayDoes she just "puff up" when you or other chickens come around her or all the time? If she isn't sick, she might just be broody. Or both.
You mention you tried to clear her crop, is it empty in the mornings before she's had anything to eat/drink?
If she's not being picked on, then I would leave her with the flock, usually they are more comfortable that way.
Getting some photos of what she and the poop looks like may be helpful. In your original post you say she's puffed up and not extending her neck, is she still doing that?
I have been trying to download some pics but am not having any luck. She is still not extending her neck. I never felt anything in her crop. I also looked under her flap and there is no egg in sight. Her poop has a white coating on it that is a little stiff. Does that help? I will keep trying to send picsYou mention you tried to clear her crop, is it empty in the mornings before she's had anything to eat/drink?
If she's not being picked on, then I would leave her with the flock, usually they are more comfortable that way.
Getting some photos of what she and the poop looks like may be helpful. In your original post you say she's puffed up and not extending her neck, is she still doing that?
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Is her crop empty in the mornings?These were pictures I took back when she first started looking and acting weird. She is a lot bigger now. She is able to poop though. I am at a loss of what to do next. Still no eggs from her. It has been about a week now.
I keep checking. I don't feel anything. How big of a knot should i be expecting?Is her crop empty in the mornings?
The crop should be empty in the morning, so if you aren't feeling anything that's good.I keep checking. I don't feel anything. How big of a knot should i be expecting?
This is her thoughts morning