Swollen Crop, won't eat

[CovertChicken]

I have a hen that has been to the vet, had an x-ray and is on antibiotics. I was told that she has no obstruction, but has a profound amount of bacteria in her crop. She is about a third of the way through her antibiotics, will drink water but is not interested in eating food. She is stable at the time but she will get weaker as time progresses. Can anyone tell me what is going on?

Thanks,

Brian

 

[GA_in_GA]

Brian, I am a newbie so hopefully someone more knowledgeable can answer. I know yogurt is suggested frequently, so you might try some. Also, this will bump your thread.

 

[froggiesheins]

Need alot more info please, but yes yogurt is a good for the flora and fauna of the gut........

 

[Judy]

Have you checked the threads linked on the FAQ page?

 

[CovertChicken]

I was told by the vet that the crop is swollen due to infection and that this is slowing the function of the digestion and flow of the crop. I am frustrated that the antibiotics are not working faster.

 

[vicegrip]

I am not a vet, nor do I want to undermine his/her decision to give antibiotics, but I think that plain unsweetened yogurt with active cultures such as Dannon would help her crop and digestion. Antibiotics, I think destroy the good bacteria.
What did the x-ray reveal?

 

[CovertChicken]

Well, I have better news. My chicken is doing better. We changed motility drugs and antibiotics and she is doing better. The infection in her crop was not allowing food to pass. We are force feeding her, as she sttill doesn't have an appetite, but I think she will pull through.