*Emergency* My Hen Has A Prolapsed Vent!!

[casportpony]

Grab the hen, clean off her vent and stick it back in her. while you're at it, check for an egg.

-Kathy

 

[roostersandhens]

I got some egg white out of her, and an egg membrane. Then I pushed it back in. I will see what happens I guess.

 

[tofupup]

You said you're taking her to the vet tomorrow, right? She's not going to die from this in the meantime, so I wouldn't freak out too much.

In the past, I have laid a hen on her back and massaged her abdomen until the whole egg -- white + yolk -- plopped out onto the floor. However, I don't actually recommend this strategy because if she has any liquid in her crop, she could aspirate while on her back and die.

But really, she's not going to die from this tonight, so if I were you, I'd just keep her quiet and warm and get the vet to give you some antibiotics to guard against infection tomorrow. And then come back and let us know what the vet says/does for her.

(And yes, in my hens who've had prolapses, it's almost always been connected with a no-shell egg, with membrane or without.) If she continues having his problem (she's an ex-battery hen, right?), and you really love her, I personally would get her the Deslorelin implant. It's about $200 but you get about 6 months of not having to panic about reproductive issues and it's totally worth the peace of mind.

 

[casportpony]

One could also try calcium, but definitely go to the vet.

-Kathy

 

[roostersandhens]

You said you're taking her to the vet tomorrow, right? She's not going to die from this in the meantime, so I wouldn't freak out too much.

In the past, I have laid a hen on her back and massaged her abdomen until the whole egg -- white + yolk -- plopped out onto the floor. However, I don't actually recommend this strategy because if she has any liquid in her crop, she could aspirate while on her back and die.

But really, she's not going to die from this tonight, so if I were you, I'd just keep her quiet and warm and get the vet to give you some antibiotics to guard against infection tomorrow. And then come back and let us know what the vet says/does for her.

(And yes, in my hens who've had prolapses, it's almost always been connected with a no-shell egg, with membrane or without.) If she continues having his problem (she's an ex-battery hen, right?), and you really love her, I personally would get her the Deslorelin implant. It's about $200 but you get about 6 months of not having to panic about reproductive issues and it's totally worth the peace of mind.

She isn't an ex-battery, though most of my hens are. But I do really love her, and I would spend any amount of money to save her, and give her a good life. Not only do I love her, but I have a special connection with her because she is just so sweet!

 

[Bluebee]

Hope she gets well! The other people on this thread have said basically everything I would say to help you.

Good luck!

~Bluebee

 

[roostersandhens]

Thank you.

 

[roostersandhens]

I made a little diaper like something to put around her so she will stop pushing it out.

 

[casportpony]

I made a little diaper like something to put around her so she will stop pushing it out.

I hope you're still going to the vet.

-Kathy

 

[roostersandhens]

She is at the vet right now. I was not the one to take her though. The vet said the only thing he can do for her, is put her to sleep, since the organ was damaged. There is a great vet a few hours from me, his specialty is poultry. I am going to call and see if he could surgically remove the organ, and stop her egg production completely. I hope she is okay, and on top of everything, she is my favorite hen..