Duck Prolapse Vent – Can it Revert?

[Ahygre21]

My one year old Khaki Campbell hen laid an egg this morning, and after had a small prolapsed vent. I isolated her, and ran to the store to get Epsom salt. I came back, and it reverted itself. I don’t know a lot about prolapse vent, but will it come back out tomorrow when she lays? Any advice on what I should do in the meantime. Thanks!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Technically all birds slightly prolapse as they lay an egg. It keeps the eggs free of fecal matter. As long as it goes back in I would just keep an eye on it.

Make sure you ducks aren't fat, and have access to oyster shells so they can lay without having to push as much.

 

[Bolfreak]

Don’t do Epsom baths for ducks because they will drink too much of it. A nice tepid bath works just as well. If it is prolapse vs regular egg laying, keep her in a small area in the semi dark and very dark at night to try and slow down egg production until it heals.