freddie Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 fairly old, very skinny ex batt, with sour crop. We keep "emptying her", but she's not the best, by far. Is the kindest thing to dispatch her quickly? We tried probiotic yog, but she wont eat it, just drinking gallons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I have heard people have had good results using a fluconazole tablet (thrush oral tablet) from Boots etc for around £10. Mix up the powder with a bit of water and give around 1/10th of the solution to the hen twice daily. ***** NOT LICENSED FOR POULTRY IN THE UK ****. You need to start the treatment quickly. Preferably also give probiotics (Avipro, live yogurt) and something like nutridrops too. If she doesn't pick up quickly she would need to see a vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Is much coming out t'other end? LBB has a hen with persistent sour crop, the hen is otherwise well and pooing for England. She just seems to be affected by any stressful situation. I emptied her crop last week and suggested that she was kept on a fluids only diet for a couple of days (neat ACV 2.5ml 20-3 times a day and diluted poultry tonic) before trying her on food again. If your hen looks generally poorly then this might suggest an underlying condition which it is difficult to diagnose without seeing her. I'd pop her to the vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Is much coming out t'other end? LBB has a hen with persistent sour crop, the hen is otherwise well and pooing for England. She just seems to be affected by any stressful situation. I emptied her crop last week and suggested that she was kept on a fluids only diet for a couple of days (neat ACV 2.5ml 20-3 times a day and diluted poultry tonic) before trying her on food again. If your hen looks generally poorly then this might suggest an underlying condition which it is difficult to diagnose without seeing her. I'd pop her to the vet. I think the really important point is pooing for England... if something is coming through at all it is genrtaly a better sign than nothing !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Add some bicarb of soda to her water, to counteract the acidity. I've posted more fully in this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
