dorsetchicks Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Hi everyone, this is my first time here. A few weeks ago we bought an eglu go up and rescued three ex bats. They all seemed to be doing fine and were eating, drinking and happily scratching about although I did notice that occasionally one of them would have a problem laying and I would find a yolk without a shell in the dropping tray. It must have been intermittent though as some days there were three normal eggs there to be collected. For the last two days one of the girls seems unwell. Yesterday she didn't want to come out of the coop and when I encouraged her to she just stood around looking miserable, she is drinking but I haven't seen her eat. I have noticed today that she has a big bulge around her front neck and her comb is very floppy, almost covering one of her eyes. She has a bit of egg white residue around her vent. There was another yolk in the droppings tray this morning. Does anyone have some advice? I have a local vet, I'm happy to take her but not sure how much they could do? Thanks and best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 The bulge at the front of her neck is the crop. It's possible that she has sour crop, especially if she's not eating. Untreated it is fatal, I think you need to go to the vet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooksRCute Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 (edited) There's impacted crop & then there's sour crop. Different treatments, I'd advise you read up first on the difference. If you check on YouTube - sour crop you'll find videos showing the treatment, if you're confident enough to have a go I'd try that first....it's only what the vet will do & charge you a small fortune for the pleasure. I realise not everyone's up for it Edited July 7, 2016 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I'll have to watch that. My girls have never had it, but I would like to know what to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorsetchicks Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 Thanks for your replies, we are going to the vet this afternoon as I'm new to the chicken game and don't want to do her any damage. Fingers crossed for her, she looks so miserable, bless her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmalou Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Good luck. I am a newbie too so will read with interest. I hope all is OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 How did she get on ? I hope she is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Good decision - fingers crossed for her / you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorsetchicks Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 Hi again Sadly she didn't make it. She died waiting to see the vet. She couldn't even lift her head up by the end, poor thing. Very sad. This will certainly make me watch them more closely and take action if one of them is off colour. It happened so quickly though, she seemed fine the day before yesterday. Thanks for your advice and support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 So sorry she didn't make it. It is hard to know when they are poorly as they hide things so well. Did the vet still check her to see what she may have died from ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I'm sorry to hear it. Well done for trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Yes ditto. sorry to hear about your girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmalou Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Sorry to hear this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorsetchicks Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 So sorry she didn't make it. It is hard to know when they are poorly as they hide things so well. Did the vet still check her to see what she may have died from ? We didn't see the actual vet as it happened just before we went in and it was all a bit sad so we just arranged for her to be cremated. I think it's possible she had sour crop as she was sicking up a milky fluid in the hours before she died. Thanks again for your support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Oh that's sad. Please don't feel guilty, you did keep a close eye on her or you wouldn't have noticed. She may well have already had an undetected problem when you got her. At least she got to see sky and grass and stretch her wings before she left you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy72 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Have just left my girl at the vets with what sounds the same. I only noticed yesterday that she wasn't eating and the bulge was definitely more noticeable today. I am hoping she pulls through but she is 5 and a half. I love her though as she was one of my originals and is a bit "evil". I only have one other hen (Rosie) who seems to be a bit lonely already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
