chicken with prolapse

[Marla Conklin]

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

No...it is reddish pink.

 

[MairyMai]

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

You will need to repeat this process once a day for a few days. Every chicken is different, so you can never be sure exactly when she'll recover. Often the reason for the recurring prolapse is because she'll have to lay an egg again, which will push the prolapse out again. Just keep doing what your doing, it just takes time and I am sure she'll fully recover soon

 

[casportpony]

Good points @MairyMai , and I have found that to get them to stop laying one can reduce their feed and sunlight. I do this by placing them in a crate in my bathroom.

 

[Eggcessive]

It can help to stop her from laying to give her vent a rest as it heals. This can take several days of keeping her in a dark room or cage for 16 hours every night, while giving her 8 hours of daylight to eat, drink, and walk around. Some advocate reducing the protein in the diet or the amount of food as well.

 

[MairyMai]

and I have found that to get them to stop laying one can reduce their feed and sunlight. I do this by placing them in a crate in my bathroom.

That is a fantastic idea