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GlicksChicks
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- Apr 11, 2024
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Could my hen benefit from scrambled eggs? Or just stick strictly to chick feed and nothing else?In my understanding, if you mix 1 tsp epsom salt in water and give to her, that's epsom salt flushing. When using a syringe to feed, you can add less water. I add 1 tsp epsom salt to 40 ml water for tube feed. I have done lots of tube feeding because the Marek's in my flock causing many cases of cancers, so I'm used to do it but am still very scared every time.
When my hen had sour crop, I heard air moving in her crop and she burped from time to time too. It's also normal for fluid coming out of her beak when you massage her. My hen's crop was finally flat without any fluid this morning, then I can feel a small grass ball in her crop. She hasn't eat any grass for a month, so it was the grass clogged her crop. She doesn't need more treatment other than probiotics and a few drops of oil, but she has to stay on baby chick feed until she passes the grass.
If your hen's crop is empty, hopefully she will recover soon. I would say her feathers look rough. Maybe keep her on chick feed to see if extra protein will help? I heard Buckeyes need more protein than other chickens.
I did not know that they need more protein, the more you know!