Prolapsed vent?

[martens97]

Came out to check on chicks this evening (check twice a day) and noticed the vent on this chick. Suggestions? It was fine this morning.

 

[Eggcessive]

How old are the other chickens with the chick? It looks like she has been pecked and bloodied. She may have suffered a prolapse first and then they did this to her. How old is she? I would separate her with food and water. Clean her vent with warm water or saline, or spray with a wound spray. Then dry her, and apply some plain triple antibiotic ointment or vaseline twice a day. Do not let the prolapse dry out. It should go back in on it’s own in time.

 

[martens97]

How old are the other chickens with the chick? It looks like she has been pecked and bloodied. She may have suffered a prolapse first and then they did this to her. How old is she? I would separate her with food and water. Clean her vent with warm water or saline, or spray with a wound spray. Then dry her, and apply some plain triple antibiotic ointment or vaseline twice a day. Do not let the prolapse dry out. It should go back in on it’s own in time.

They are all 3 weeks old. They are in brooder with 3 week old brahmas. Thank you so much for the advice! I will definitely do that. How long do you recommend keeping her separated?