- Aug 22, 2012
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Hello everyone,
One of our backyard hens is currently experiencing a prolapse. We have her secured from the flock in a crate in our basement and have been treating her since we noticed it last night. This is our first time treating this condition. This morning, while gently pushing the prolapse back in, I could feel that she had an egg ready to lay.
Now, this is where I could use some advice. Should we keep her in the dark to discourage her from trying to lay the egg; or should we keep the lights on to encourage her to lay it and then keep her in the dark afterwards?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
One of our backyard hens is currently experiencing a prolapse. We have her secured from the flock in a crate in our basement and have been treating her since we noticed it last night. This is our first time treating this condition. This morning, while gently pushing the prolapse back in, I could feel that she had an egg ready to lay.
Now, this is where I could use some advice. Should we keep her in the dark to discourage her from trying to lay the egg; or should we keep the lights on to encourage her to lay it and then keep her in the dark afterwards?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
