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Chickens Concern health

Kesh

New member
Hi,i have noted one of my chick has a swollen food storage system kindly advice what could be the problem/the course and preventive or treatment measure taken?
 

nedward

Veterinarian
Hi,i have noted one of my chick has a swollen food storage system kindly advice what could be the problem/the course and preventive or treatment measure taken?
You mean enlarged crop(food storage). Or swellings on the crop. Photo please. Otherwise if compacted/ swollen crop you can administer liquid parafin. Remember liquid parafin isn't kerosene
 

Kesh

New member
Yes swollen crop but I tried administer liquid paraffin after some time all was well with my chick.thanks and humbled
 

Kesh

New member
Hi how long must I give them liquid paraffin? Second quiz how am I suppose to feed my flock in terms of ratio per KGS per day per chick my chicks are now on the
Fifth week.
 

nedward

Veterinarian
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