My hen has a prolapsed vent !

[chicki291]

Well in at case enjoy your much deserved break!

Bahhaha yes i think so too. Thanks !

 

[Aunt Angus]

X3!!! Or is it x4... Either way, I concur!

So glad she's doing better!

 

[Kris5902]

It is good that you have someone reliable to take care of your chickens while you’re away! I worry horribly every time I have to leave for more than one day, even leaving the animals with my husband (who I know is very capable of taking good care of them)
Enjoy your time off, with your dedication and hard work for this girl you have earned it!

 

[chicki291]

It is good that you have someone reliable to take care of your chickens while you’re away! I worry horribly every time I have to leave for more than one day, even leaving the animals with my husband (who I know is very capable of taking good care of them)
Enjoy your time off, with your dedication and hard work for this girl you have earned it!

The people that are looking after them will only be feeding them, not treating the prolapse. I tried the bandage but was scared that it might get caught in something. But I've watched her closely this week and she is totally capable of pooping if her prolapse is out. But i REALLY hope that it's staying in. I guess the worst thing that can happen to her is the prolapse drying out. But I'll definently make a sling when I'm back home and watching her again, if the prolapss keeps popping out

 

[Kris5902]

Even just feeding them...it can be hard to get people to do this, it is good that you have them and are not just putting out extra food and water and hoping for the best!

 

[chicki291]

Even just feeding them...it can be hard to get people to do this, it is good that you have them and are not just putting out extra food and water and hoping for the best!

Yes, but i am still hoping that her prolapse stays in

 

[chicki291]

Guys if the prolapse comes out and stays out for about 4 days, what's the worst thing that can happen to her prolapse?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Guys if the prolapse comes out and stays out for about 4 days, what's the worst thing that can happen to her prolapse?

Do you really want to know?

 

[chicki291]

Do you really want to know?

Yes please. Like I know she can get an infection and die.. but yes tell me please

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Yes please. Like I know she can get an infection and die.. but yes tell me please

You are right, she could get an infection and die.
If she prolapses and no one is there to tend to it, the exposed tissue can dry out and become necrotic. Other chickens can peck at the tissue, damage it or even pull it further out (along with intestines too). If it's pulled way out, that is not good and she would need to be put down.

If whoever is feeding them can just look at her once a day that would be good. But if she's retaining the prolapse now and has for a few days, I would say she's probably o.k.
Just make sure she has egg shells and calcium available, this helps with retention.

I know you are worried about her and it makes it worse since you are going to be gone for a few days. I can be a worrier too, so I understand.
Hope for the best! You have done a very good job taking care of her, it sounds like she has recovered well. Enjoy your time away and look forward to seeing her when you get back.