Hi,
I have a hen who has had a very swollen crop for about 5 days now. About 3 days ago, I started massaging the crop, and two days ago I started administering a tablespoon of olive oil at morning and night when I massage it. It feels like potters clay and I massage it for about a minute. At night it has been as big as a softball but reduces to the size of a baseball in the morning.
She is eating and moving around the yard. She free ranges so she has access to plenty of greens, bugs, grit, etc. and there is always pellets and fresh water available.
Are there any other suggestions?
A vet visit is not possible.
I have a hen who has had a very swollen crop for about 5 days now. About 3 days ago, I started massaging the crop, and two days ago I started administering a tablespoon of olive oil at morning and night when I massage it. It feels like potters clay and I massage it for about a minute. At night it has been as big as a softball but reduces to the size of a baseball in the morning.
She is eating and moving around the yard. She free ranges so she has access to plenty of greens, bugs, grit, etc. and there is always pellets and fresh water available.
Are there any other suggestions?
A vet visit is not possible.