3 And Half Year Old Silkie Hen Having Digestive Problems

[LukeS]

She hasn't been pooping much, (her poop does like normal though) and her crop hasn't been empty in a while. I gave her coconut oil to try to help her digestive system, and water, other than that I haven't given her feed today. She isn't acting sick.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hi,

Her crop should be pretty full when she goes to roost at night, then feel pretty empty in the morning. I'm thinking probiotics might help as they help the digestive system. Hydro-Hen is one product for their water we have. There are many, or Greek yogurt is good too, just a tblsp or so of that a day.

Here are two great crop articles that should help you figure out what is going on and what you can do. I hope she gets better fast!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ntion-and-treatments-of-crop-disorders.67194/

 

[LukeS]

Hi,

Her crop should be pretty full when she goes to roost at night, then feel pretty empty in the morning. I'm thinking probiotics might help as they help the digestive system. Hydro-Hen is one product for their water we have. There are many, or Greek yogurt is good too, just a tblsp or so of that a day.

Here are two great crop articles that should help you figure out what is going on and what you can do. I hope she gets better fast!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ntion-and-treatments-of-crop-disorders.67194/

Her crop hasn't been empty all day. It's not as full now as it was this morning though.

 

[Debbie292d]

Her crop hasn't been empty all day. It's not as full now as it was this morning though.

Have you noticed any smell from her beak? Like a sour smell, or yeasty smell?

 

[LukeS]

Have you noticed any smell from her beak?

No I haven't. I've barely given her feed today, should I allow her to have some?

 

[Debbie292d]

Since it's going down on its own, it's not impacted or at least not impacted badly. It doesn't smell so probably not sour crop.

She's probably hungry so I'd let her eat but make sure she drinks a lot too. I still think probiotics could help as well.

 

[LukeS]

Since it's going down on its own, it's not impacted or at least not impacted badly. It doesn't smell so probably not sour crop.

She's probably hungry so I'd let her eat but make sure she drinks a lot too. I still think probiotics could help as well.

I massaged her crop and gave her coconut oil so that might be the reason it's gone down.

 

[LukeS]

@Debbie292d @Wyorp Rock Her crop is soft and feels like it has feed in it, I can "knead" it very easily. No strong smell coming from her beak. She's pooped within the last couple hours.

From what it says in this article it looks like I shouldn't be giving her any chicken feed. What SHOULD I feed her?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ntion-and-treatments-of-crop-disorders.67194/

Here is a picture of her recent feces

 

[LukeS]

@Debbie292d @Wyorp Rock UPDATE: Her crop is now much smaller, but I can still feel chicken feed inside of it.

 

[Themellowyellows]

Keep giving her coconut oil, to make sure its completely good. Sometimes something gets stuck and as a result the crop cannot empty.

@Debbie292d @Wyorp Rock UPDATE: Her crop is now much smaller, but I can still feel chicken feed inside of it.