cropbound

adj

adj

Etymology From crop + bound.

Having the crop (pouch-like part of the alimentary tract) clogged up, as by overfeeding.

Chickens cannot digest coarse or dry grass, and it is likely to cause them to become cropbound.1977, J. H. Florea, ABC of poultry raising: a complete guide for the beginner or expert, page 57:

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