sparkymark Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Hi all, bit of a convoluted explanation coming, so please bear with! A couple of months ago our large hybrid developed what we reckoned (from the excellent postings here) to be an impacted crop. We followed the massaging/olive oil/restricted diet/cider water guidelines, and after a while she regained some interest in life. Thing is, she's still got an extremely distended crop, like she's swallowed a golf ball. She's feeding fine, freeranging OK but only laying x2 a week. Is this normal, or is there still something permanently stuck? Is there anything else - short of the vets - we could try? We tried to get internal Daktarin, but were told a prescription is needed... Any thoughts appreciated - thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I'd pop her along to the vets if it was me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgies Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 If she did have an impacted crop a while back it is possible that the muscles might not regain their elasticity. If it's ongoing, it will probably result in problems for her - sour crop is a common after effect of an impacted crop. I too would suggest that she sees a vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I'd definitely take her to the vet. It could be obstructed for other reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkymark Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 Thanks all - sounds like that's a unanimous vote! Will let you know what the verdict is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
