I have a young chicken (hatched this May) who clearly has sour crop
. Quite unbelievably I've never experienced this problem in the past so would value any advice. I've read the sticky but if you have any more suggestion they would be most welcome.
I opened up the house this morning and fortunately she was just within view inside, otherwise I may have not noticed her in the dark interior. She was laid on her side with one wing outspread. As I pulled her carefully towards me and lifted her out of the house, milky fluid poured out of her mouth. I recognised the symptoms and tilted her forward and massaged her crop. It felt like a semi water filled ballon. Lot's of milky liquid came out and the last bit was more creamy coloured and had just two grains of corn in it. I popped her back into a quiet nest box and left her to recover from my ministrations for an hour. She was still very lethargic and unable to stand but her eyes were bright and attentive.
I returned and fed her with some difficulty and a great deal spilt some probiotic yoghourt, layers pellets (soaked in water and liquidised),some dried garlic granules that I use in the birds drinkers, a tiny amount of apple cider vinegar and a tiny amount of olive oil all mixed together. I also managed to get 20ml approx. of water into her. She perked up after about an hour and came out of the house for the afternoon, so up and walking although definitely feeling fragile. She had a big drink from a drinker that has ACV and garlic in it. I repeated the food again this afternoon.
After Goggling sour crop this evening there were a few other ideas offered on what to feed and I'd certainly value your opinions.
Porridge, mixed with ACV, mashed banana, and crushed garlic.
Apple puree.
Thanks everyone I'm waiting with baited breath!