Henergy Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 One of my girls has been off colour for a few days - first i thought maybe she was broody as she was just sitting in the nest box.But when i moved her into the run she still just sits there. Ive given her some nutri-drops & she will eat small amounts. Her crop looked really puffed this am despite not eating properly and when i felt it, it was all slushy. So i thought maybe sour crop - I've had a go at draining it but what came out was just brown water - I was expecting a smelly mush. Could it still be sour crop ? I can see anything else noteworthy - shes not got a swollen tummy, no lice or mites. She just seems permanently sleepy ! We lost one to egg peritonitis last week - could it be heartbreak ? She is three years old. Any ideas please ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henergy Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 Just moved this post to here as initally posted it in the wrong section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 I think brown liquid is what you would get for sour crop. Usually suggested treatment is to starve for 36 - 48 hours, then just feed small amounts of wet pellets. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henergy Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share Posted April 11, 2017 After draining her crop for the last two mornings, this morning is the first time she has voluntarily left the coop on her own. She's eating & drinking normally and seems back to her usual self Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 That's good news I'd keep her on plain food for a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Wonder why she got it - what do you normally feed them on? I would add a dash of apple cider vinegar to their water 2-3 days/week to ward it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
