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Update: As of this morning we're still plugging along. I can't tell if the prolapse shrunk a bit, or maybe some swelling went down, but its definitely not getting worse. I soaked her again this morning, I'll probably repeat this afternoon as well. She still seems to be doing good. Her crop is filling during the day and she's drinking, pooping, and perching, so thats encouraging.
One thing I did notice while soaking her this morning, it seems like the prolapse is getting a bit "scabby" around the edges? Is that because of the areas the other hens were likely pecking it? I just don't want it to get dried out since I know it should stay moist. Photos below.
I've been trying to clean it best I can, but I’m not sure about the best way to get the white fluidly material off. I dont want to hurt her either, so I haven't been cleaning it to aggressively. Along with that, I can't seem to get much of any cream to stick to it. What I do get on slides off pretty quickly. I ended up putting honey on it instead since that is good for wound care. I've read about it being good for prolapses as well, so thought I'd give it a go. Stuck much better than any cream, so thats good.
One thing I did notice while soaking her this morning, it seems like the prolapse is getting a bit "scabby" around the edges? Is that because of the areas the other hens were likely pecking it? I just don't want it to get dried out since I know it should stay moist. Photos below.
I've been trying to clean it best I can, but I’m not sure about the best way to get the white fluidly material off. I dont want to hurt her either, so I haven't been cleaning it to aggressively. Along with that, I can't seem to get much of any cream to stick to it. What I do get on slides off pretty quickly. I ended up putting honey on it instead since that is good for wound care. I've read about it being good for prolapses as well, so thought I'd give it a go. Stuck much better than any cream, so thats good.
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