mags Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Just was petting Layia and felt her crop - seems rather hard Is olive oil the only oil I can use ?? mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Are you certain that it is not the normal state of affairs for the end of a the day? I'd check again first thing in the morning. It should have gone down considerably, if not completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mags Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 It seems vey hard and she was not her self Gave her some olive oil And she sleeping on my lap and belches now and again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 If it isn't improved in the morning I would confine her and just give her plenty of fresh water.....no food for 24 hours. I'd repeat the swig of olive oil and massage the crop hourly. Hopefully that should get things moving again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mags Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 I have popped her in a box and well away from dog and cat I think my dog thought she was seeing things ! a chicken the house she was sweet sitting on my knee "purring" dog was doing trying to pretend not to notice her but I could fee Jess shake with excitement will up date in morning Mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mags Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 hi I am taking her to vet to be on safe side Not sure if they know chickens but say they do exotic pets she seems happy but quiet drinking well but crop very hard Mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Good idea. Always best to seek professional help if you are in any doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mags Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 got an appointment for 10 can't say I feel confident not sure if they had had many chickens said they was waitng for all vets to get in note to self call round all vet to check if chicken friendly Mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mags Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 crop cleared vet not sure if stressed out got vits and Antibiotics drinking well tried to get her to eat but turns up her beak mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Well, glad to hear it's not a crop problem. She's probably a bit stressed from the trip to the vet, too! Hope she starts eating soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mags Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 Gave her some mixed corn and she has perked up a bit Seem more chicken like Mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Try her on some soft foods also, such as crumb / pellet / mash mixed with water to make a paste. If she has a problem with her crop, she may be more interested in eating (may not of course !) Hope it gets sorted for you Regards Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
