Sour Crop

[gwright6]

Hi
My chicken (4 years old) has a case of sour crop. I have given her yeast medication for two days now, and kept her isolated. We are on day #3 and each day I pick her up, gently touch her crop and she throws up. The crop empties, but the next day it is full again. I have been giving her oats with yogurt and probiotics Today I gave her a boiled egg. she is eating, but not much. Question: has anyone ever experienced this where by the crop continues to get full and not empty on it's own. Any suggestions on what I do for her now. Once I get the crop empty again, what should I be doing?

 

[HollowOfWisps]

When you say it is full again are you checking first thing in the morning?

 

[gwright6]

yes first thing in the AM. She is not eating much but she is drinking and it is squishy and as soon as I pick her up. it just comes running out of her mouth.

 

[StinkyAcres]

What breed is she?
Keep up with the yeast medication (Miconazole, I assume?) and don't stop for the full 7 days. A crop that keeps clogging could mean another organ down the line is not working properly. Any signs of reproductive issues (yellow poop, water belly, soft-shelled eggs)? When was the last time she laid an egg?

 

[gwright6]

Shes better today I got the Miconazole 3 day application: 4 mil. Do you think that is enough or should I keep it up for another 3 day application? Her poop looks fine, she doesn't seem to have water belly, She is a red sex linked, and not sure when the last time she laid an egg. I have 70 chickens right now and she one of my original flock of 25 so.... just keeping her alive is the priority. I have a lot that don't lay eggs. Let me know if you think I should complete another round of the yeast med.

 

[StinkyAcres]

Yes, Miconazole 4% should be given for 7 consecutive days. About 1/4 inch of the suppository or 1/2 inch of vaginal cream orally twice daily.