How to Treat Sour Crop in Chickens Safely
How to Treat Sour Crop in Chickens Safely Have you noticed one of your hens acting slow and tired lately? Her crop might feel like a soft, squishy balloon filled with water. This common health issue is known as sour crop. It is a simple yeast infection that happens when the crop does not empty food properly. If you want to keep your flock healthy and happy, checking out our poultry farming resource hub is a great way to start learning about basic flock management. Sour crop can happen to any chicken in your backyard flock at any time. It is usually caused by eating long grass, tough fiber, or moldy chicken feed. The yeast grows fast in the warm crop and makes the area swell up. You will often smell a sour, fermenting odor coming from the bird's mouth when you hold them. T his issue needs quick action before your favorite bird gets too weak to stand. When you act fast, you can cure this yeast issue at home without spending money on expensive vet bills. Let's look at how to spot…
