I just noticed there were two threads about this. I posted a message on the other thread, but that one didn't have photos. I've only seen crop burn in books/, but that sure looks like crop burn to me. However, as others have said, if your baby is already weaned and is eating well, the worst might be past. Not all cases require surgery -- many only require supportive care while the scab heals. I hope you can see the vet tomorrow and get good news.
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CountryChick
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THANK YOU! Yes, I wasn't sure where to put my issuse, either in 911 or breeder thread. I am thinking about giving Peaches back to the breeder until she heals... what do y'all think??
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It is a hard scab.... not like a black necrosis,,, I think. If it falls off (or she picks it) I can't handle a gapping hole!!
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I think Peaches should stay with you and you should make sure she gets care and talk to the breeder about help with the vet bills. The breeder is either incompetent because they did not catch it or unscrupulous if they did catch it and not say or do anything. That is terrible. Please take Peaches to one of the recommended vets ASAP. Poor baby
I can understand why you're thinking about returning her to the breeder, but I'd be willing to bet that a breeder who didn't even notice the crop burn (or who noticed the crop burn and sold her to you without disclosing it) won't make any special effort to help her heal.
Maybe you could at least take her to see the vet before you make a final decision.
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I am sending Peaches lots of positive thoughts!
I also hope the breeder takes responsibility in this mess.
I also hope the breeder takes responsibility in this mess.
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I would take Peaches to see an avian vet and see what needs to be done. None of us would want to see a gapping hole in our birds but we would treat it better than anyone else would. If the breeder did not even notice this do you think they would be excellent at taking care of it? I would see the vet and go from there. It might need attention and it might not. The breeder should pay for the bills though.
If you decide to keep her at home........ AA will always help you through any of it.
If you decide to keep her at home........ AA will always help you through any of it.
Definitely don't take her back. I would definitely ask for help for the medical bills though as others suggested but you are putting a lot of trust in someone if you take her back. She is better off with you dealing with it. Best of luck.
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Do not take that baby back! Crop burn dosent happen in a one time feeding! Have her looked at and let the breeder know, if they didnt already,as I am suspecting they did....I would ask for the breeder to refund some of your money or help with the medical bills since that baby came to you in that condition. I certainly hope its not serious....she is a cutie, by the way.
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Anyone have expierence with crop burn?!? My new baby GreenCheekConure "Peaches" came home yesterday. Hatch date about Feb 14th. I am trying NOT to handle her too much as to easy her into the houshold but this morning I noticed a rough dark patch in the chest area. I have NO exp with babies (Mango is only 1 1/2 yrs old). I am pretty sure this *IS* a crop burn scab. Peaches eats just fine. Assuming this area will continue to heal are there any potential FUTURE issues?!? What could go wrong?!? I'm so worried I have a stomach ache!! No vet is open today for me to call. I did email the breeder. I tried to take a pic but it didn't come out well.
Been there. RUSH that bird to the vet. It will probably need a stitch or two (sometimes thru two layers of flesh). When the scab falls off there will be a hole and then the food will come out. The problem with crop burn is that it does not show up for a few days after the crop was actually burned. This is serious and it will not just get better. The breeder should know about this. This is an emergency. Rush the bird to an AVIAN vet. The breeder should take some responsibility...
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I would not take her back. Crop burn happens (obviously) from the formula being to hot. If she didn't take the half a second to test the temperature of the formula, I highly doubt she'll take the time/money to get her better.
I hope peaches gets well soon!
I hope peaches gets well soon!
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How could the breeder not know? That's horrible.
Featherluv
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I can't believe the breeder did this! What about her other babies?? I wouldn't return her to the breeder. I hope you get her to a vet & get some answers soon! Please keep us updated. She's a doll!
Yikes! I always, always double check formula before I feed (sometimes even 3 times), as well as the babies crop. I have never had a baby get crop burn, nor even seen crop burn like that until now, but that looks horrible. I hope, if this person has other babies, that they check them so no more babies go to new owners with the same problem.
I agree with the others about keeping your new baby with you, hope she makes a quick recovery, poor girl.
I agree with the others about keeping your new baby with you, hope she makes a quick recovery, poor girl.
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Poor baby, that is so painful looking. I would be furious.
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