lethargic, large soft crop, no smell

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lethargic, large soft crop, no smell
« on: October 03, 2012, 17:15 »
hello. I don't know whether my chicken (3 years old ex batt) has the start of sour or impacted crop. I picked her up and her crop with large but soft but didn't smell. I massaged it and she puked up loads of dark water.

Searched for answers but as it didn't smell bad i don't think it's sour crop.

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Re: lethargic, large soft crop, no smell
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2012, 17:22 »
You might have caught it early.  There could be a blockage so there is a build up of fluid from drinking.  Best to try and treat the blockage and then for the sour crop if you think there is an odour once you have cleared her crop.  They can dehydrate quickly so sooner sorted the better.
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Re: lethargic, large soft crop, no smell
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2012, 18:40 »
i've massaged loads up. put 3ml of olive oil and massaged again and it brought a little fluid up. i'll see how it is tomorrow and either try bicarb or maggots.

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Re: lethargic, large soft crop, no smell
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2012, 19:51 »
Hope it works, if not I am sure another member will give you detailed advice.   :)



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