Hen straining to pass something weird (graphic picture)

[LazyOakes]

I was not able to get the prolapsed tissue to stay in, and parts were turning black. I took her to the vet, and he removed the necrotic tissue and put in a purse string suture. He found some significant swelling, which could be from a tumor or trauma to the area. He also found that she has a fairly severe roundworm infestation. So, she is now on the mend and feeling much better. The purse string comes out today, and hopefully everything will stay inside.

 

[LittleBits]

I'm glad she's doing ok!

 

[chooks4life]

Great to hear she's doing well and you have a solution in place. Best wishes.

Quote: Well, I have no personal experience with it, but did a little search. Some say fungal infection, some say viral, some say yeast. Some say common, some say uncommon. Not one site agreed on what it is. Here's one site I found with info on it (which I can't vouch for):
Quote: I might do a few web searches on it if I were you, and stick with whatever info you think sounds right. Prominent sites of good authority on poultry issues disagreed on this topic and I don't know who's right.

Best wishes.

 

[casportpony]

There is a site written by a vet that says gleet can be caused by parasites, bacteria infections and fungal infections. I'll see if I can find it.

-Kathy

 

[chooks4life]

It seems 'gleet' is just a catch-all word for the symptoms. Which is a potential issue because treatment for different things may of course differ. But casportpony's good for informative links. She can probably give you some relevant ones.

I found a vet's site on my previous search which had so many strangely conflicting snippets of info I didn't share the link... But I guess I'll share it just in case.
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Best wishes.

 

[casportpony]

That's the link I was t hiking about.

-Kathy

 

[chooks4life]

Oh lol. Well, I hope it's helpful to the person in need.

Best wishes to all.

 

[LittleBits]

Thanks to all. I'll be checking that website later tonight. I have learned so much from all you BYCer's!