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[thelurch]

We noticed one of our girls last evening had a fairly bulging crop, so picked her up and felt it gently, it was a bit hard so dashed on here for advice. Read all about compacted and sour crops.

 

We were happy it wasnt sour, and realised it may well be just full from the days munching, but to be on the safe side we gave her a little olive oil in a syringe and gave the bulge a very very gentle rub.

 

This morning I watched as she came out and it has definately gone down overnight

She is still pooing and eating/drinking too.

 

I read about giving the hens probiotic natural yogurt to help with the balance of things inside so as we had some in the fridge, I put some in a plastic container and mixed layers mash with it so it looked like porridge, and they all wolfed it down. There wasnt a huge amount.

 

Is this a worthwhile thing to give them from time to time even if everything looks ok, if so, how often would be right?

 

Thanks

 

Chris

[chicken bark]

Probiotic yoghurt is a difficult one. Some people say use it, others say you must never use it.

 

I believe the crop need to be slightly acid so too much yoghurt (or bicarbonate of soda) will neutralise it.

 

My girls love yoghurt though and I try to treat them as I would treat myself - that everything in moderation is okay.

 

Having said all that mine probably get a bit of yoghurt every 6 weeks or so.

[Christian]

I only use yoghurt if a hen is poorly with suspected sour crop.

 

Adding apple cider vinegar to the drinking water one week in every four is said to be beneficial.

[Chucky Mama]

I am not a fan of giving dairy to chickens and so would be more inclined to use Avipro or Protexin Probiotic powders.

[The Dogmother]

I am not a fan of giving dairy to chickens and so would be more inclined to use Avipro or Protexin Probiotic powders.

 

I use Avipro to treat sour crop too.

[Ange1]

I make my own, which works out at almost half the price and fresher than shop bought, but like others, on in moderation, i like it too much to share, but have been known to give if I think it's sour crop, works a treat and as I don't have any cider vinager it's what I had in the fridge, my girls LOVE it though!! There I am sat on the patio, minding my own business eating my homemade boysenberry probiotic yoghurt on my cereal I swear they can smell it, I'm like, 'get off, no it's mine!' They normally have the plain anyway, this is FAR too special for you girls!