Slow and playdough like crop since Dec. 18th

[Ccort]

Oh okay. Not sure what it could be then.

Not even sure if I should continue the meds. Ugh. I have acidified copper but reading a lot of mixed info on it and not sure how safe that is?

 

[Ccort]

Anyone?

 

[MysteryChicken]

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[Eggcessive]

I think acidified copper sulfate is safe if used 1/4 tsp per gallon of water for 5-7 days. Never use plain copper sulfate, just the acidified copper sulfate. It can be used to treat sour crop or canker. If the crop is doughy though, I would use coconut oil and massage. Many times crop disorders and slow crop can be related to reproductive disorder, such as salpingitis, internal laying, or water belly. Certain worms may cause crop problems as well.

 

[Ccort]

I think acidified copper sulfate is safe if used 1/4 tsp per gallon of water for 5-7 days. Never use plain copper sulfate, just the acidified copper sulfate. It can be used to treat sour crop or canker. If the crop is doughy though, I would use coconut oil and massage. Many times crop disorders and slow crop can be related to reproductive disorder, such as salpingitis, internal laying, or water belly. Certain worms may cause crop problems as well.

It's doughy but when I do crop massages, which I'm doing a few times a day with coconut oil, I hear bubbling. That's after nine days of Nystatin, which is throwing me off.

 

[Eggcessive]

Nystatin helps sour crop. Sour crop would be squishy and soft, not emptying. Doughy crop is still impacted. You may be feeling or hearing normal bowel sounds. I would keep using the coconut oil 1-2 tsp daily, and massaging. Here is a good article on telling what crop problem it might be and how to treat it:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

 

[Ccort]

Nystatin helps sour crop. Sour crop would be squishy and soft, not emptying. Doughy crop is still impacted. You may be feeling or hearing normal bowel sounds. I would keep using the coconut oil 1-2 tsp daily, and massaging. Here is a good article on telling what crop problem it might be and how to treat it:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

It's been a mix of squishy and doughy. I figured Nystatin can only help, not hurt. Giving her the last bit today. Her crop will be small in the mornings, just not empty. I can feel something in there, like it dries up overnight. The crop is maybe nickle sized and round. Shes lost a half a pound over these two weeks, causing me to worry