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rockstar · « **on:** November 12, 2015, 07:53:02 pm »

I think we may have a problem with sour crop .We lost a hen 2 weeks ago and today our lovely RIR cockerel died,he was only poorly for a few days. they both seemed to have large crops before they went down hill so quick.

Louise Gaunt · « **Reply #1 on:** November 12, 2015, 08:58:33 pm »

I had three out of six hens with sour crop last week. I think it is due to,the warm, humid weather. I rescued them with a bit of starvation and some yoghurt, but they are now having some probiotic as well to get them fitter for the winter. I just wish it would stop,raining and get to a proper temperature for this time of year!

chrismahon · « **Reply #2 on:** November 13, 2015, 06:32:02 am »

We've noticed that the damp is affecting the pellet feed so now make sure the feeders are kept nearly empty. This stops it going 'off' before it is eaten. We had one sour crop case a few days ago, but giving her water only and massaging the crop cleared it in 24 hours. Felt like the feed had set in a lump in her crop so nothing could get through, but massaging it with water broke it up eventually.