10 day old chick with bulging vent

[alisch]

One of my chicks is straining and chirping when trying to poop her vent is red and really pops out when she pushes. She did have a small hard poop stuck the other day now that I think of it. I added probiotic water and electrolyte water, warm bath 2 times today, dried, warm compresses, some vaseline, a couple drops of olive oil orally, and I tried 2 enemas and she was actually able to get a small strand out. I have been offering sugar water and plain water. Is there anything else I should do? She was sort of pecking at food this afternoon, drank some water this morning. When she tries to push the poop out there is a small yellow/white strand that come partially out. I was able to use a q tip and gently wipe some away and it was super sticky. I don't want to lose her, this has been happening for about 24 hours. Help please!

 

[Smileybans]

If poo is stuck you can run her abdomen to try and get her to pass it. Rubbing oil on her vent can sometimes helps too. I know stimulation helped my chick to push more. So maybe stimulating the vent and rubbing the abdomen might help her to pass the tough bit.

It’s tough when a chick is constipated. But that sounds exactly like a silkie I had earlier last month. Unfortunately my chick didn’t make it but I didn’t have all the information I have now. I realized too late that my chick was constipated.

 

[alisch]

If poo is stuck you can run her abdomen to try and get her to pass it. Rubbing oil on her vent can sometimes helps too. I know stimulation helped my chick to push more. So maybe stimulating the vent and rubbing the abdomen might help her to pass the tough bit.

It’s tough when a chick is constipated. But that sounds exactly like a silkie I had earlier last month. Unfortunately my chick didn’t make it but I didn’t have all the information I have now. I realized too late that my chick was constipated.

I figured if she isn't doing well anyway I would take a curved pipette and try to dig some out and man did it stink! But I did get some, she is exhausted. I have been offering electrolyte water and plain water regularly , and sugar water every once in a while. She seems to be holding on and I saw here drink out of the waterer on her own! I am hopeful, but idk. Thanks for the suggestions!