Are calcium citrate plus magnesium tablets ok for chickens?

[DelBlueHen]

Have searched this site and the 'net for answers but can't find anything. I'd like to crush a tablet and add it to water for my chicken with prolapsed vent.

Thanks!

 

[Suzie]

Why would you offer calcium citrate to a chicken with a prolapsed vent?

Calcium D3 would normally be given to chickens/ducks/geese for soft shelled or thin shelled eggs.

If your chicken is suffering from a prolapsed vent you should apply preparation H, honey or sugar to help shrink the prolapse after giving her a bath to relax her muscles and gently pushing the prolapse back into her, depending upon the condition of the prolapse you may need antibiotics to aid her recovery...she should be kept isolated in a darkened area to halt her egg laying and give to treatment a chance to work.

 

[ten chicks]

A calcium or tums tablet can be given as treatment along with the sugar or prep H(shrinks swollen prolapsed tissue). Calcium helps to stimulate muscles to contract,which may help retract prolapse. In other animals a prolapse is often linked to low calcium levels,in hens this would make sense as they use large amounts of calcium in egg formation.

 

[DelBlueHen]

Thanks so much for your reply. I have done so much research on this I can't remember the source that recommended calcium. How can I tell when she's healed? Should I clean her butt everyday? (I'm a new chickener.)

Del

 

[DelBlueHen]

Thank you for replying to me! When I saw all the blood on her butt this a.m. I got her out of the run ASAP. I read about the Preparation H treatment but had not heard that honey will work as well. I have lots of honey here. It's very comforting just to get replies to my questions.

Del

 

[DelBlueHen]

How long does this usually take to heal?

Thanks,

Del

 

[casportpony]

It can take weeks depending on the severity. Is there still an egg in her?

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

FWIW, I have used calcium carbonate with D3, calcium citrate and calcium gluconate with hens that have problems passing eggs. I've read that magnesium is sometimes given, but I have no idea how much is okay to give.

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

This has magnesium:

http://www.ladygouldianfinch.com/product_calciumplus.php

Liquid Calcium, Vitamin D3
and Magnesium Supplement
Calcium Plus is a concentrated, pre-dissolved, highly bio-available form of calcium, vitamin D3, and magnesium formulated for maximum intestinal absorption. Calcium Plus is one of the most potent liquid calcium products available. Calcium deficiency in birds can cause egg binding, feather plucking, splay legs, nervousness, poor muscle control and other health problems.

Active Ingredients:
Calcium Borogluconate 33g/L
Vitamin D3 25000 i.u./L
Magnesium (MG++) 2g/L
Directions: Add four teaspoons of Calcium Plus per quart of drinking water, or one teaspoon per cup of fruits, vegetables, soaked seed, or softfood.
Calcium Plus can be used in egg bound birds to aid in the expulsion of of the egg and in cases of soft shelled eggs to deliver calcium to the shell gland. administer directly to the bird at the rate of one drop per two ounces of body weight.
Calcium Plus should be administered to breeding birds, approximately four weeks prior to the beginning of egg laying and through the chick rearing period.
Feed once or twice per week to non-breeding birds and five times per week to breeding birds.
SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE. Store in a cool, dry place. Protect from light.
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[DelBlueHen]

It can take weeks depending on the severity. Is there still an egg in her?

-Kathy

Sorry for the delay in answering! No, she didn't have an egg in her. So far, she is doing well. Don't know whether she's laying, however.