A blockage of fibrous material (long grass, straw, bedding) jams the crop so food cannot pass. The crop stays full and firm by morning instead of empty.
AI illustration of Impacted Crop
Mix of AI illustrations and anonymized real cases shared by community keepers. Visual severity varies by bird, age, and stage.
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Withhold food 12 hours, water always available. Offer a teaspoon of olive oil and massage the crop gently for several minutes, several times a day. Soft moist mash once the blockage breaks down. Vet surgery may be needed if it does not clear in 48 hours.
Prevention
Cut long grass short. Offer free choice grit. Do not let birds gorge on long bedding. Keep feed clean and dry.
