PLEASE HELP! PROLAPSE VENT!

[divineangel94]

My pet hen had a prolapse two weeks ago. The prolapse went away a week ago so I let her back in. Now it's back and bigger. I don't have any ointment right now. I ordered some preparation H from Walmart which should be here this afternoon. I have her in a crate and soaked her in Epsom salt water. Then sprayed her with vetericyn spray. She acts normal except when she stands still pushing at it like she's trying to lay. Vet isn't an option cause he's an hour away. Please any advice on how to shrink it? Or anything to make her more comfortable?

I should add that she is still acting like the nutcase she is. Pecked at bread and grass. Pooping liquid that's normal color and tried to fly on the door of her medical coop like she thought that's how to open it. It's just huge and with my anxiety, I see it worse than it probably is. I'm hoping she'll live through this but it breaks my heart.

 

[ThePhoebeFive]

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[ThePhoebeFive]

My pet hen had a prolapse two weeks ago. The prolapse went away a week ago so I let her back in. Now it's back and bigger. I don't have any ointment right now. I ordered some preparation H from Walmart which should be here this afternoon. I have her in a crate and soaked her in Epsom salt water. Then sprayed her with vetericyn spray. She acts normal except when she stands still pushing at it like she's trying to lay. Vet isn't an option cause he's an hour away. Please any advice on how to shrink it? Or anything to make her more comfortable?

I should add that she is still acting like the nutcase she is. Pecked at bread and grass. Pooping liquid that's normal color and tried to fly on the door of her medical coop like she thought that's how to open it. It's just huge and with my anxiety, I see it worse than it probably is. I'm hoping she'll live through this but it breaks my heart.

Having just dealt with a chick with prolapse you have my sympathy! The people I tagged helped me greatly.

 

[divineangel94]

Having just dealt with a chick with prolapse you have my sympathy! The people I tagged helped me greatly.

I appreciate that. I'm waiting for responses everywhere I'm asking but not getting any.

 

[ThePhoebeFive]

My vet did say that putting sugar water on it will help reduce the swelling. Also, until you get the other stuff from Walmart, if you have cortisone cream try putting that on it. I don't want to give anymore advice, though, since I've only dealt with this one time and on a week old chick, not an adult hen.

 

[Eggcessive]

Honey, sugar and a few drops of water made into a thick paste, or even olive or vegetable oil can work to keep it moist and not dry out. The first 2 can shrink it. Can you give her a human calcium tablet with vitamin D now, and once a day for a few days? Unfortunately, prolapsed vents are frequently repeated. Sometimes they can have an egg with them. How old is she? Is she getting a layer feed and does she have crushed oyster shell available?

 

[divineangel94]

Honey, sugar and a few drops of water made into a thick paste, or even olive or vegetable oil can work to keep it moist and not dry out. The first 2 can shrink it. Can you give her a human calcium tablet with vitamin D now, and once a day for a few days? Unfortunately, prolapsed vents are frequently repeated. Sometimes they can have an egg with them. How old is she? Is she getting a layer feed and does she have crushed oyster shell available?

I just got preparation H which worked last time. She's 6 years old and never had this issue before this year. No oyster shells unfortunately.

 

[divineangel94]

Honey, sugar and a few drops of water made into a thick paste, or even olive or vegetable oil can work to keep it moist and not dry out. The first 2 can shrink it. Can you give her a human calcium tablet with vitamin D now, and once a day for a few days? Unfortunately, prolapsed vents are frequently repeated. Sometimes they can have an egg with them. How old is she? Is she getting a layer feed and does she have crushed oyster shell available?

Here is a better picture and her vent feels solid so I didn't want to push on it. I'm just scared cause I don't want to lose her.

 

[Eggcessive]

Did you get the calcium into her throat to swallow? Keeping the prolapse from drying out is crucial. Can she pass any droppings?

 

[divineangel94]

Did you get the calcium into her throat to swallow? Keeping the prolapse from drying out is crucial. Can she pass any droppings?

Yeah she's pooping. It's liquid of course. It's coming out of the sides. I gave her half a tum which seemed to have stopped her from pushing. I had one person flat out say it doesn't look fixable. But I'm seeing what more people think. It is hard and round but wasn't like that last night. My chickens are therapy animals so I don't want to give up on her. She is still acting normal drank water before bed. Tries to fly out of my arms. I just hope that other person is wrong.