Vomit? And large breast

[talliejo]

So- today in Alaska the temp in the coop is 1° with humidity of 89%. Outside is -7° 92%. Yes, that’s accurate, Alaska is a unique and extreme environment.

Went to check the hens. Noticed blood on feeder. Identified the hen with a bleeding comb. Looks like frostbite. Picked her up to examine comb. Suddenly, she “vomited” all over. Whitish, mucusy vomit. Brought her into shop. Noticed her breast looks extra large. What’s going on?

 

[Razzlefrazzle]

The comb looks like a pecking injury.

The crop sounds like it's sour. Here is a good article on identifying and treating crop issues: https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

 

[BarnyardChaos]

Is that bulge in her breast the breast itself, and not her crop? Did the vomit have a sour smell?

 

[talliejo]

The comb looks like a pecking injury.

The crop sounds like it's sour. Here is a good article on identifying and treating crop issues: https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

Thanks!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Noticed blood on feeder. Identified the hen with a bleeding comb. Looks like frostbite. Picked her up to examine comb. Suddenly, she “vomited” all over. Whitish, mucusy vomit. Brought her into shop. Noticed her breast looks extra large. What’s going on?

If you feel the comb is from frostbite, then I'd take care in handling the tissue.
I've had combs bleed from frostbite when they were healing.

Re-check her crop first thing in the morning before she's had anything to eat/drink to see if it's emptied. If it's not empty, then begin treating the crop. White and mucousy is a bit concerning, it may be sour or it could be she's dehydrated. Do make sure she has access to fresh water during waking hours. I let mine eat as they please even when they have a crop problem, they usually limit the amount the eat.
Read this article along with the comments, it will walk you through treatment. I always give coconut oil along with any of the other treatment methods. https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

 

[talliejo]

Is that bulge in her breast the breast itself, and not her crop? Did the vomit have a sour smell?

I now think it is the crop. I’m still learning!