All babies have big crops?

[Melgug]

My hen hatched 8 beautiful chics in the coop. Our coop floor is sand. I’m worried the babies might be eating the sand? All their crops seem super full & now that I’m thinking about it I’m not sure I see a lot of baby chic poo. Would they eat the sand? And if so, would it hurt them? What can I do? I was thinking of taking the mom and chics into a dog cage just to keep an eye but maybe I’m over reacting. Any advice appreciated!

 

[Melgug]

@Wyorp Rock @Eggcessive if you can help me I’m really worried

 

[Eggcessive]

How old are they? How large is the brooder or coop? I use paper towel for bedding for up to a week, to keep them from eating bedding. Do the crops feel soft or firm, and are they eating their feed? Are any acting off? Have you looked at their vents for any stuck on poop or pasty butt?

 

[Melgug]

they are about a week old. I don’t think they are drinking as much water as they should be, but they seem to be eating a lot. No signs of pasty butt. What made me worry is because I saw one walk backwards, dragging his head on the ground and I know that’s a bad sign. most of the crops are really large and some are really hard. I brought them inside the dog cage with the mom and I’m gonna check their crops in the morning.

 

[Melgug]

they are about a week old. I don’t think they are drinking as much water as they should be, but they seem to be eating a lot. No signs of pasty butt. What made me worry is because I saw one walk backwards, dragging his head on the ground and I know that’s a bad sign. most of the crops are really large and some are really hard. I brought them inside the dog cage with the mom and I’m gonna check their crops in the morning.

They are ok!!! All crops this morning weren’t big at all. If nothing!! I www overreacting. I was just worried there for a second but I think all is well.

 

[Quailsman]

they are about a week old. I don’t think they are drinking as much water as they should be, but they seem to be eating a lot. No signs of pasty butt. What made me worry is because I saw one walk backwards, dragging his head on the ground and I know that’s a bad sign. most of the crops are really large and some are really hard. I brought them inside the dog cage with the mom and I’m gonna check their crops in the morning.

They should be fine it’s no different then grit sand is to small to stay it will pass with the poop. As long as they eating and drinking water they will be fine . They just figuring things out as it’s all new . But nothing to worry about

 

[Quailsman]

They should be fine it’s no different then grit sand is to small to stay it will pass with the poop. As long as they eating and drinking water they will be fine . They just figuring things out as it’s all new . But nothing to worry about

You can also add dried basil and oregano even rosemary they love to eat it and super beneficial for the babies. Always research it before taking advice pls . Some people give bad advice