My hen is about a year and a half and I noticed she was acting strange this week.
There was a small lump below her vent which would be part of the intestine area. But nothing else really wrong except I noticed her laying down when free ranging more than usual.
I also noticed her poops were small and not as often. (Usually they are massive)
Her crop seemed fine until two days ago and it’s been either half full or full and completely squishy. Never fully emptied out.
Besides the small lump that’s still there, small poops and none emptying she is still active.
I’m assuming sour crop and have been treating with apple cider vinegar, coconut oil and Kefir. After I give it to her I notice she has small poops after but nothing else beyond that.
Today she drank an excessive amount of water I think in an attempt to help herself pass it.
Now I’m really worried because her crop is so full and I haven’t noticed any new poops.
I can’t get into a vet for another 2+ days. How dangerous is sour crop? And how long until it’s at a lethal stage?
Sorry we’ve really only had sour crop on two other hens but fixed after a few days.
Never had a problem for 3/4 days.
Thank you!!!
There was a small lump below her vent which would be part of the intestine area. But nothing else really wrong except I noticed her laying down when free ranging more than usual.
I also noticed her poops were small and not as often. (Usually they are massive)
Her crop seemed fine until two days ago and it’s been either half full or full and completely squishy. Never fully emptied out.
Besides the small lump that’s still there, small poops and none emptying she is still active.
I’m assuming sour crop and have been treating with apple cider vinegar, coconut oil and Kefir. After I give it to her I notice she has small poops after but nothing else beyond that.
Today she drank an excessive amount of water I think in an attempt to help herself pass it.
Now I’m really worried because her crop is so full and I haven’t noticed any new poops.
I can’t get into a vet for another 2+ days. How dangerous is sour crop? And how long until it’s at a lethal stage?
Sorry we’ve really only had sour crop on two other hens but fixed after a few days.
Never had a problem for 3/4 days.
Thank you!!!