Stella's Social Club

[speckledhen]

The only thing that helps here is acidified copper sulfate in the water for a few days, 1/8 tsp in a gallon. Allen Wranch (Carla) told me that years ago. I give them only plain yogurt, maybe some egg yolk and gentle massage if she eats anything. Sometimes that sour crop is relentless, I know. I personally never make them throw up, lost one that way (though she regurgitated on her own and choked, not me doing it)

 

[ronott1]

Sour crop is a fungal infection which is why the copper works. You can use a fungicide medicine. I used one from twin cities poultry

https://www.twincitypoultrysupplies...id=210&zenid=b8dcb24b05c8dbb632262027df9426df

It worked but the rooster needed to have fairly regular treatments. When I sent him to a new home I sent the pills along with instructions for treatment.

 

[Happy Chooks]

Thanks both of you. I'm going to go to the feed store today. My pullet is so thin that I want to get something in her today. She is eating and drinking, but her crop is not emptying at night. I started massaging when I thought it was blocked, but now it is certainly sour.

 

[Happy Chooks]

I've never had crop issues until last year. 10 years almost of having chickens and all of a sudden last year it starts. It's really weird. I lost 3 hens last year from sour crop.

 

[ronott1]

I've never had crop issues until last year. 10 years almost of having chickens and all of a sudden last year it starts. It's really weird. I lost 3 hens last year from sour crop.

Must be an environmental change

 

[Happy Chooks]

Must be an environmental change

I don't know, but it is very strange.

 

[ronott1]

I don't know, but it is very strange.

It is also possible that there is more fungus around after the fires up your way a couple of years ago.
Who knows but it is sad to have so much crop issues

 

[1muttsfan]

Dry dusty conditions will spread fungal spores, and that you guys had in plenty

 

[ronott1]

Dry dusty conditions will spread fungal spores, and that you guys had in plenty

Yep! 5 years of drought--Millions of dead trees too

 

[Happy Chooks]

Well, I couldn't find the pills anywhere local. My feed store ordered the copper sulfate, so I put that in her waterer today. We will see if it helps, or if it's too late for her. She is really light in body weight, but is still cruising around. I caught her, and she is now isolated.