We grabbed an injured poult at the feed store yesterday. Its back end was bloody. Once we got him cleaned up he was definitely pecked and seems prolapsed. It's very tiny, a bit larger than a pea. (I estimate the poult at a week old, his wings are feathered.)
I've researched everything I can about this with honey, sugar, Prep. H. My question is about his body's process: when I press it in it slides in easily, but as soon as he chirps or wiggles it pops back out. Do I need to hold it in a set amount of time? Am I looking for his body to hold it in at some point when I press it in, or will I check on him at some random time and it will just be absorbed back in? I'm trying to learn what milestones to look for.
Currently I'm doctoring him about every 4 hours. He doesn't seem to be in pain, spirits are good, he eats and drinks. I sanitize it and have apllied Prep H each time. I'm going to try the honey. Should I do an Epsom soak?
Thank you.
I've researched everything I can about this with honey, sugar, Prep. H. My question is about his body's process: when I press it in it slides in easily, but as soon as he chirps or wiggles it pops back out. Do I need to hold it in a set amount of time? Am I looking for his body to hold it in at some point when I press it in, or will I check on him at some random time and it will just be absorbed back in? I'm trying to learn what milestones to look for.
Currently I'm doctoring him about every 4 hours. He doesn't seem to be in pain, spirits are good, he eats and drinks. I sanitize it and have apllied Prep H each time. I'm going to try the honey. Should I do an Epsom soak?
Thank you.
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