coppers Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I had a beautiful Blue Haze hybrid (my favourite hen actually) who sadly died a few months ago. I am planning to buy 4 new hybrids and would love another Blue Haze in the new flock. I found though that my previous one had a lot of crop problems. They were always sorted, she lived nearly three and a half years, but after the first few bouts of trouble she was left with a huge pendulous crop (she was very buxom to start with) and I needed to take great care with her diet to ensure she stayed well. She, along with my other hens, had/have Garvo feed with a little corn and greens in the afternoon and ACV with garlic in their water. I took care not to feed bread, long grass, whole grapes etc. I was wondering if Bluebelle type hybrids are prone to crop problems? I have come across several posts elsewhere on line which would suggest that may be the case so I thought I would consult the lovely people on this forum to see if anyone else had had crop problems with a Bluebelle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I've had one for two years, and no problems with mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabelandflosmum Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I had to have my Bluebelle PTS, she was less than a year old. She had a large blocked crop and the vet said it may have been an intestinal blockage.It was so sad, she was such a pretty bird , if a little flighty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
