My hen has a prolapsed vent !

[Cragg Klefor]

Great to hear she seems to be doing really well. One more day speedy

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Update on Speedy. This morning the prolapse mostly stayed in, only a small part had fallen out. They put it back and smeared vaseline. I don't think she has layed another egg, so I'm hoping she doesn't until I get back. And I hope that her prolapse stays in when she lays another egg. We are also thinking of giving our rooster away, we believe that it was his fault for the prolapse. We might be getting another hen, not sure yet. But yeah she's okay now, more lively than she was in the beginning

Glad to hear it's staying in for the most part.

Causes of prolapse include - calcium deficiency/diet, obesity, laying eggs that are too large, laying early (young) and being underweight, holding droppings which can stretch the cloaca.

May I ask why you think it's the rooster's fault for the prolapse?
Just to clarify here - there is no penetration when chickens mate. They touch vents, this is called a "Cloacal Kiss".
Now if he is causing her a lot of stress, pestering her, she's hiding or he is overmating her, then keeping him separated is a good idea.

 

[chicki291]

Glad to hear it's staying in for the most part.

Causes of prolapse include - calcium deficiency/diet, obesity, laying eggs that are too large, laying early (young) and being underweight, holding droppings which can stretch the cloaca.

May I ask why you think it's the rooster's fault for the prolapse?
Just to clarify here - there is no penetration when chickens mate. They touch vents, this is called a "Cloacal Kiss".
Now if he is causing her a lot of stress, pestering her, she's hiding or he is overmating her, then keeping him separated is a good idea.

She was hiding from her and her chases her around the yard. Sometimes he stops and then they walk together. On some days he does not pester her. So i think its best to give him away

 

[Wyorp Rock]

She was hiding from her and her chases her around the yard. Sometimes he stops and then they walk together. On some days he does not pester her. So i think its best to give him away

If he's causing her stress, then it is best to give him away

 

[chicki291]

If he's causing her stress, then it is best to give him away

Yes i also think it's best . I'll get him a good home

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Yes i also think it's best . I'll get him a good home

I'm sure you will!

 

[chicki291]

Hi guys. So it's Sunday morning and we will be leaving this afternoon. I'm just wondering. My hen is very dirty, like on her wings and tail. Should I give her a bath and then blow dry her? And if the prolapse is still in when I wash her, will it have an effect on it? Like will it pop back out if her butt gets warm and wet?

 

[Cragg Klefor]

Hi guys. So it's Sunday morning and we will be leaving this afternoon. I'm just wondering. My hen is very dirty, like on her wings and tail. Should I give her a bath and then blow dry her? And if the prolapse is still in when I wash her, will it have an effect on it? Like will it pop back out if her butt gets warm and wet?

Hi Janke, Does she have places where she can dust bathe? Normally, a chicken will keep themselves pretty clean if given the opportunity to dust bathe.

As for giving her a bath, I don't see why you shouldn't. Does she enjoy them? Has she been enjoying her baths? A bath will often relax a chicken and keeping her vent area clean is a good thing also.

It will be great both for you and for her to get some one on one time when you get back later, and I guess after being away you are going to want to give her endless cuddles, so the cleaner the better

 

[Abriana]

Hi guys. So it's Sunday morning and we will be leaving this afternoon. I'm just wondering. My hen is very dirty, like on her wings and tail. Should I give her a bath and then blow dry her? And if the prolapse is still in when I wash her, will it have an effect on it? Like will it pop back out if her butt gets warm and wet?

. As long as her vent area is clean and free of dirt and grit that may affect the healing of the prolapse, I wouldn't bother. However as the above poster said, if she enjoys it, and it will probably help promote healing especially if it is an epsom salt bath, then there's no reason why you shouldn't!

 

[chicki291]

Hi Janke, Does she have places where she can dust bathe? Normally, a chicken will keep themselves pretty clean if given the opportunity to dust bathe.

As for giving her a bath, I don't see why you shouldn't. Does she enjoy them? Has she been enjoying her baths? A bath will often relax a chicken and keeping her vent area clean is a good thing also.

It will be great both for you and for her to get some one on one time when you get back later, and I guess after being away you are going to want to give her endless cuddles, so the cleaner the better

She loves being bathed. She has space to dust bathe, but she's still kinda dirty. Somepf the sandy dust doesn't come off. And yes, i want endless cuddles with a clean chicken !!