Help, I think I have a prolapse!

[tobyshuman]

I have a hen that my daughter found yesterday bleeding in the coop. We got her out and seperated her. As soon as possible I got on here and read some posts and got some ideas on what to do. We washed her up and it appeared to have cleared up. I took a picture so everyone could get a clear picture of what I am faced with. She is eating and drinking. We have her in the house and in a dark area to keep her from laying so she can heal up.

 

[Kittymomma]

Sounds like you're doing everything right. The only other thing I'd do that you didn't mention is to up her calcium intake by adding a tums to some scrambled eggs, wet catfood....whatever treat she'll wolf down and not notice the tums. I've heard the extra calcium can help the muscles stay tightened up after a prolapse is fixed. I'm not sure if it's true or not, but it's simple enough to do and won't hurt. Good luck with her.

 

[AHappychick]

yep you can also try some hemoroid cream like prep H if it seems swollen. just on the outside though.