Strange constipation issue

[azygous]

Not exactly, Granny. Molasses is useful as a laxative flush to rid the intestines of toxins, and it will cause a diarrhea-like condition as it does this. However, oil is the perfect lubricant for impacted crop or constipation in chicks and adult chickens because it softens and then helps break up the obstruction and then "sliding" the contents on their way.

Molasses and oil are kind of like second cousins, mostly serving different purposes for issues in the digestive system.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Thank you for the info .

 

[Ardizzone7]

Well it’s been about a week now and they are all better except one still has a little trouble. She can poop but she still strains and it comes out as a round ball instead of a normal cylinder if you will. I just keep an eye on her, soak the food with water so if they aren’t drinking, there is water in the food. Thank you for all your great info!

 

[ChickNanny13]

Put some ACV with Mother in their water (1T/gal) and try giving some plain yogurt

 

[jennybvcr]

Any idea if the same works for ducklings?

 

[azygous]

It should.