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[Eggy Bread]

Hi guys,

Need some advice for one of my hens. Had them both for over three years and apart from the odd thing they've both been pretty well until recently.

One of them keeps getting an impacted crop, she must of had this six times in the last year. Last bout was quite bad as it turned into sour crop, but with the usual remidies of olive oil, maggots and massaging the crop we got her better. Unfortunately she has now got another impacted crop and I just can't seem to shift it. She's gone quite skinny and us hardly pooing. They only have layers pellets and a few healthy treats which I make a point of cutting up really small. We barely have any grass left so I know it's not that. My other hen has never had it.

I don't know what to do next and am thinking I will take her to the vets. Does anyone know a good chicken vet in the Bedfordshire area? I looked on the vet thread but couldn't see anyone.

 

If anyone has any suggestions it would be great to hear from you.

 

Thanks

[The Dogmother]

There's some advice here

 

But generally speaking, if she's inclined to stuff herself, the crop will lose elasticity and be more prone to impacting. If it keeps happening and isn't responding to treatment, then it might be kinder to euthanise her.

[Egluntyne]

I agree with Claret.

 

If you do manage to get her right again, change her from pellets to mash. Easier for the dodgy crop to deal with.

[The Dogmother]

Also make sure that she has plenty of grit.

[Eggy Bread]

Thanks for the advice, took her to the vets and they have surgically removed the impaction, she's got to stay in over night but fingers crossed she's pulling through.

Xx

[The Dogmother]

Great news. Hopefully they will have reduced the size of the crop to prevent it from getting blocked again.

 

Try giving her a wet mash and some of that pureed veg baby food when you get her back.