Emergency Please Help *Update on Prolapsed Vent *

[scarletbaby]

she is a 6 month old silkie. This is her first egg. um the sac looks like it encompasses the entire egg. im not sure if i should push it back in or what.....

 

[Imp]

That looks like prolapsed vent. Here's some information from a old thread. Isolate her so the other chickens won't peck at it. Keep her in a dim area to minimize stress. You can use sugar, honey, prep H and push the prolapse gently back in. If treating at home isn't working a vet will be needed quickly. Read the instructions in the thread (especially dlhunicorns post) and you can use BYC search. search keywordprolapse in topics only in the emergency forum. I just looked and there are 5 pages of posts about prolapse, with several good threads.
The search button is in the blue bar at the top of the page

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=793&p=1

Good luck

Imp

 

[Lollipop]

I wouldn`t question that for a second. Cull her. No need to let her suffer and she may never lay again, if she makes it. Sorry.........Pop

 

[luvmydux]

That sure looks painful. I agree with the other post that said to soak in warm water. Keep lube on the tissue - if it dries, it dies. I would assume the same thing meaning it got shuffled away from the opening and needs to be redirected. Good luck.

 

[scarletbaby]

Well we are taking her to the vet culling is not an option. She is our pet.

 

[HorseFeatherz NV]

I have been looking for the post and cannot find it - I am so sorry.



Best of luck at the vet

for you all.

 

[Imp]

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That is a great choice. Treating this at home is very iffy.

Good luck, hope she is OK

Imp

 

[jerseygirl1]

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I don't blame you
Saying prayers and sending good vibes!!!

 

[terrilhb]

Prayers sent. Please keep us informed.

 

[kla37]

Let us know how's she's doing!