about 4 days ago when my chickens were out in the yard they were attacked by two big raccoons. Thankfully they all seemed alright although they were missing a few feathers, but after everything had calmed down I noticed one of my chickens wings was dragging on the ground, so I wrapped it up and...
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I have already been giving her warm baths with Epson salt every day. The flystrike is almost healed! Do you have any tips on how to get a prolapsed vent to stay in?
Can I still give her yogurt or does this count as a treat?
should I put apple cider vinegar in her water or is it better plain?
also should I keep giving her a tums once a day?
Thank you for all the information you have been very helpful!
Thanks, I’ll try this I think I have some already! The prolapse is not staying in very well. We have Been trying every few hours but I think she is constipated so she ends up pushing it out again. luckily no more maggots! The fly strike is mostly healed already! I think we caught it just a...
We have some friends coming to look after our chickens and other animal, but I’m not sure they will be willing to bathe her or put her prolapse back in if it comes out.
thank you for the information, I really appreciate it!
she is able to poo but it seems to be a bit of a struggle. I saw some more normal looking droppings today though.
Again thank you very much!
Chicken information:
name: pepper
age:5
breed: copper maran
sex: hen
other:
her mood does not seem to be affected much, and she is laying approximately every 2 days.
I let my hen pepper (the one that has the problems) out in the yard and after about 20 minutes I noticed the fly strike scab peeling off underneath was what looks like fresh new healthy skin. I think this is a good sign After it finishes peeling off I’m going to put her prolapse back in does...