Prolapsed chicken vent

[mhanlin]

I noticed today that one of my chickens had a prolapsed vent. I noticed she had been sticking to the back of the coop but didn't take a good look at her. This is possibly day two or three. Some of the vent is black. Is she savable?

 

[Squawkers]

I kind of know what to do, but you need to wait for someone more knowledgeable to answer. I do know that you need to separate her immediately. That is the first and most important thing to do.

 

[OrpingtonManiac]

Definitely separate her, like @Squawkers said. Her flockmates will peck at it, causing it to bleed and possibly get an infection. Hopefully @Eggcessive and @Wyorp Rock will be able to give more advice.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I noticed today that one of my chickens had a prolapsed vent. I noticed she had been sticking to the back of the coop but didn't take a good look at her. This is possibly day two or three. Some of the vent is black. Is she savable?

Welcome To BYC

Can you post photos?

I would separate her out.

Without seeing it, hard to know...

General care is to clean up the tissue. Coat any exposed or prolapsed tissue with oil, honey or an anti-inflammatory ointment.

Get Extra Calcium into her asap. This can be TUMS (Calcium Carbonate) or Calcium Citrate+D3. Give 1 tablet daily.
Calcium can help with retention.

Is she lethargic?
Is she drinking?
Is she pooping?
Does it seem like an egg is stuck in the prolapse?

 

[mhanlin]

Welcome To BYC

Can you post photos?

I would separate her out.

Without seeing it, hard to know...

General care is to clean up the tissue. Coat any exposed or prolapsed tissue with oil, honey or an anti-inflammatory ointment.

Get Extra Calcium into her asap. This can be TUMS (Calcium Carbonate) or Calcium Citrate+D3. Give 1 tablet daily.
Calcium can help with retention.

Is she lethargic?
Is she drinking?
Is she pooping?
Does it seem like an egg is stuck in the prolapse?

She is both drinking and feeding. It is oozing. I have put her is warm water twice. I dont think there is anything in the prolapse.

 

[Eggcessive]

Having a prolapse and in with the other hens, they will probably peck at it, and cause cause damage to the vent. Pictures (clear ones) are necessary. Always keep the vent tissue clean and moist with an oil or honey at all times. Separate in a dog crate with food and water. Soaking her vent daily in a shallow pan of soapy or Epsom salts water can help heal her and keep her clean. Here is a good article about prolapses:
https://the-chicken-chick.com/prolapse-vent-causes-treatment-graphic/

 

[mhanlin]

She is both drinking and feeding. It is oozing. I have put her is warm water twice. I dont think there is anything in the prolapse.

 

[Eggcessive]

Since her vent may have some damage, I might use either Epsom salts or a tiny bit of Dawn in the warm soak daily. Vaseline, hydrocortisone cream, or other non-toxic oil may be used, so it doesn’t dry out. Honey or sugar with a few drops of water works as well. That can reduce swelling. It may take some days for the prolapse to go back inside.