Deep wound below cloaca

[Toltecmaster]

Good morning,

It has been 7 days since I discovered that one of my hens had a deep wound below the cloaca. She seems to be doing fine, eating heartily and responding well to my treatment. I am concerned that her intestine continues to protrude and although I am making every effort to keep the area clean, moist with the antibiotic and honey creams, even Vitamin E oil, and push it in, I think she may need a couple of stitches to hold it in place. It seems there may be a need to close a couple of planes of tissue. My main concern is financial. Should I just give this matter time? Those of you with experience, do you think this has gone as far as it can and requires help in closing? Thank you.

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

Good morning,

It has been 7 days since I discovered that one of my hens had a deep wound below the cloaca. She seems to be doing fine, eating heartily and responding well to my treatment. I am concerned that her intestine continues to protrude and although I am making every effort to keep the area clean, moist with the antibiotic and honey creams, even Vitamin E oil, and push it in, I think she may need a couple of stitches to hold it in place. It seems there may be a need to close a couple of planes of tissue. My main concern is financial. Should I just give this matter time? Those of you with experience, do you think this has gone as far as it can and requires help in closing? Thank you.

Welcome to the family first off.
We all understand financial strains!
Close up, detailed pics of the area would be most helpful if you can get some. It's very hard to determine the need for stitching based only on description. Can you post any?

 

[Toltecmaster]

Thank you for your prompt response Fields Mountain Farm. I have two photos from a moment ago.

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

Thank you for your prompt response Fields Mountain Farm. I have two photos from a moment ago.

Your welcome. The pic didn't post..

 

[Mrs. Light Sussex]

The pic didn't post..

They did, they're just zipped.
Here I uploaded them for those who don't have access to a zipping utility.

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

They did, they're just zipped.
Here I uploaded them for those who don't have access to a zipping utility.
View attachment 1274823 View attachment 1274824

Thank you, I can't unzip it. Lol
Ok, I'm not sure what I'm seeing..gonna tag @casportpony and @Pyxis and see what they think. Hopefully one or both will pop in soon.

 

[casportpony]

Wow, abdominal cavity injuries are not something I can give advice on. I think infection is the biggest concern, but I have no idea how one would go about treating such a thing at home.

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

Wow, abdominal cavity injuries are not something I can give advice on. I think infection is the biggest concern, but I have no idea how one would go about treating such a thing at home.

Thanks for answering... anyone you can tag that may be able to help?

 

[azygous]

Here's more information on how to treat prolapse. http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/04/prolapse-vent-causes-treatment-graphic/

You may want to consider rigging up a bandage and sling to support the vent so it can remain in place while it shrinks back and heals. I would also give the hen an antibiotic to head off infection caused by the prolonged inflammation.

 

[Toltecmaster]

Let us see, if this works. I "unzipped" the files. Thank you.