- May 15, 2010
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We have a Maran hen, 10 months old, that appeared to be straining and uncomfortable yesterday. When I picked her up to examin her she was wheezing and straining. She then popped out two eggs at once. One had a very thin shell and one had just a light membrane around it. I also noted a large part of her vent was extending outside and was red and a little bloody. Reading through the forums I saw several similar posting calling this condition "prolapse". Many people said they cleaned the vent area and applied either honey, sugar or preparation H. The prolapse was then pushed back inside. I have tried this but the prolapse keeps popping back out. I have the hen in a small cage away from the other hens. Does anyone know if I should be using something to wash her with other than soap and warm water. Also what should I be feeding her, she seems hungry and just ate some mellon but I'm afraid to feed her too much solid food. Any other help or suggestions would really be appreciated.