Egg bound Prolapse

[1sttimechickenmom]

I have been reading numerous posts about prolapse. I went out today and one of my hens had an obvious prolapse. It is a first for my flock but having read so many of the posts on this site, I knew what it was and got a warm bath ready. After removing her, there was yolk all over the towel. Eureka, she was egg-bound, which could have only been for a day; since she gave me an egg yesterday. Anyway, I put her back in the bath to rinse her off and make sure nothing else was stuck. What I didn't see was any shell. So my questions are, should I give her another bath tomorrow? Should I try to push the prolapse back in? I have her separated but what do you put on the floor? Pine shaving seem rough - ouch. Also, I have read putting everything from petroleum jelly to sugar water to honey on the prolapse....is this necessary? It is a fairly large prolapse...maybe the size of a small walnut. Poultry vets are pretty limited in my area. They do the basics but I don't think they would do sutures. What do I need to know? TIA

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Can you post photos of the prolapse?

I'd get extra calcium into her, keep the exposed tissue coated with oil, ointment, honey or similar, you do not want it to dry out, the tissue will turn necrotic.

This article goes into more detail about caring for prolapse.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ng-from-vent-prolapse-oh-my-what-to-do.76124/

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I'm going too, Granny. But not bc Twist did! I'm gouig bc I can't keep my eyes open! Good night, swt drms etc.

 

[1sttimechickenmom]

Can you post photos of the prolapse?

I'd get extra calcium into her, keep the exposed tissue coated with oil, ointment, honey or similar, you do not want it to dry out, the tissue will turn necrotic.

This article goes into more detail about caring for prolapse.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ng-from-vent-prolapse-oh-my-what-to-do.76124/

 

[1sttimechickenmom]

Thank you for the link, I am trying a couple of suggestions. Here is the picture. I have been trying to keep it clean but every time I put something on it or spray it, she poops. The good news is she is still eating and pooping mostly normal. Some white liquid at times and today she had a tiny blood membrane.

I found a vet willing to look at her in a few hours. Praying they can help.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Thank you for the link, I am trying a couple of suggestions. Here is the picture. I have been trying to keep it clean but every time I put something on it or spray it, she poops. The good news is she is still eating and pooping mostly normal. Some white liquid at times and today she had a tiny blood membrane.

I found a vet willing to look at her in a few hours. Praying they can help.

I'm glad you will see a vet, hopefully they will be able to treat her.

Let us know what you find out.

 

[1sttimechickenmom]

I'm glad you will see a vet, hopefully they will be able to treat her.

Let us know what you find out.

The vet was pretty confident that a few stitches and antibiotics would do the trick, based on the fact that she was still eating, eliminating, and acting fairly active. Sadly, she didn't wake up from the anesthesia. Sometimes chickening is too much.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

The vet was pretty confident that a few stitches and antibiotics would do the trick, based on the fact that she was still eating, eliminating, and acting fairly active. Sadly, she didn't wake up from the anesthesia. Sometimes chickening is too much.

Oh I'm so sorry! Nobody could have done more for her than you did.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

The vet was pretty confident that a few stitches and antibiotics would do the trick, based on the fact that she was still eating, eliminating, and acting fairly active. Sadly, she didn't wake up from the anesthesia. Sometimes chickening is too much.

I'm sorry to hear this