Prolapse and purse string suture

[cochinfan]

I have a 3-4 mo old cochin hen that for no reason that I can figure out had a prolapse. After continually putting it back in place (for about 5 days) and having her strain to pop it out each time she pooped, I went for vet help.

My fabulous goat and llama vet put a purse string suture in place. She is fine is all ways that I can tell and has been through this whole ordeal.

What are other people's experiences? Are there very many success stories? Any comments or input would be much appreciated.

thanks,
Bev

 

[chickensioux]

As a vet tech, I have seen purse string suturing for prolapses in many animals, including a ferret. Never a hen, but the success rate was always great in my experiences with it. Good luck with yours.