Any idea what wrong with my hen?

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Louise

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Any idea what wrong with my hen?
« on: May 16, 2009, 18:30 »
Just been out to the run and one of my hens isnt looking too good. Her tail is down and on closer inspection she has quite a large egg sized lump on her neck/chest. I've had a feel and she didnt seem to be in any discomfort whilst i was feeling, its quite hard not soft like i expected it to be. I just offered he some apple and she didnt take it, any ideas? Any advice/help would be greatly appreciated :(

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Louise

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Re: Any idea what wrong with my hen?
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2009, 18:48 »
i think i just found the answer to my own question... impacted crop. Does this sound right?I going out to give her a massage right now !!

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Re: Any idea what wrong with my hen?
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2009, 19:46 »
Sounds right. Hope shes OK.

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Re: Any idea what wrong with my hen?
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2009, 19:54 »
Louise have a look in the morning, before she has eaten it should feel emptyish. The crop should feel reasonably large late afternoon. It does seem though, that she is a little under par, has she laid recently? :)

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Louise

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Re: Any idea what wrong with my hen?
« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2009, 13:16 »
Daisy seems to be a bit better today, she was bright and perky this morning has eaten and has had a drink. she now hiding under the coop out of the rain, i'll keep an eye on her.. thanks for the support and advice

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Hensington

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Re: Any idea what wrong with my hen?
« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2009, 17:52 »
Sounds like you were right, impacted or sour crop can be a killer so do keep a close eye on her. I treat with a flush and massage and usually they pull through.


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