chicken with prolapse

[Marla Conklin]

would like to know more

 

[MairyMai]

Prolapse can be the result of just about any oviduct infection. The most common cause of this infection is when a chicken lays an egg to large for the body, this creates egg bound which blocks other eggs. This then results in a major infection.

Although prolapsed is a pretty easy fix, it takes quite a bit of time for it to fully recover. The best way to treat this is to soak your chicken in warm water two times a day in a tablespoon or two of apple-cider vinegar. After each soaking it is important to massage the cloaca back into place. Good Luck

 

[coach723]

Here is a good article on vent prolapse, causes and treatment: http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/04/prolapse-vent-causes-treatment-graphic.html
and here is another: http://www.fresheggsdaily.com/2014/05/natural-treatment-of-vent-prolapse-in.html

 

[Eggcessive]

Welcome to BYC Marla. Is your hen suffering from a prolapse? Pictures here are always welcome. Coach 723 has given good info on how to treat a prolapse.

 

[Marla Conklin]

Prolapse can be the result of just about any oviduct infection. The most common cause of this infection is when a chicken lays an egg to large for the body, this creates egg bound which blocks other eggs. This then results in a major infection.

Although prolapsed is a pretty easy fix, it takes quite a bit of time for it to fully recover. The best way to treat this is to soak your chicken in warm water two times a day in a tablespoon or two of apple-cider vinegar. After each soaking it is important to massage the cloaca back into place. Good Luck

Prolapse can be the result of just about any oviduct infection. The most common cause of this infection is when a chicken lays an egg to large for the body, this creates egg bound which blocks other eggs. This then results in a major infection.

Although prolapsed is a pretty easy fix, it takes quite a bit of time for it to fully recover. The best way to treat this is to soak your chicken in warm water two times a day in a tablespoon or two of apple-cider vinegar. After each soaking it is important to massage the cloaca back into place. Good Luck

 

[Marla Conklin]

Thanks so much for you help! I am following your instructions, and last night I was able to push the prolapse in, and it stayed in. But this morning I went to check on her, and the prolapse reoccurred, so we did the warm water bath, and were able to push it back in, again. What can I do if it reoccurs? By the way, she is eating and drinking as though nothing is wrong!
Thanks for all your help and info in advance!

Marla Conklin

 

[casportpony]

Lots of good advice. Can you post a picture of it?

 

[Eggcessive]

Do you see any dark or black tissue on the prolapse, or it is reddish pink?

 

[Chickassan]

Hydrocortisone cream is helpful for shrinking prolapsed tissue. I found one product called protofoam which is areosolised hydrocortisone and it works like a dream, the only issue is its for humans and its prescription but if you're a good actor and you can keep a straight face while telling the doc about your "hemmoroid" problems it's easy enough to get.

 

[Eggcessive]

Sugar or honey can shrink tissue by reducing osmotic pressure, and Preparation H cream can as well through medication. Certain types of pure honey can act as a natural antibiotic as well. I have watched TV vets use ice or cold water as well to reduce swelling of prolapse in cows in order to push it back inside, but not too safe on chickens.