Possible vent gleet getting worse. UPDATE: Prolapse!

[rjohns39]

@TwoCrows she mentioned in her other post that she felt an egg. Soft shell, but an egg none-the-less.

 

[TwoCrows]

Thanks rjohns. Soft or hard, the bird needs to be soaked in warm water to help pass it. If she pushes any more, she may die. Heck, grease up a small finger and help it out.

 

[CrysJeff]

If that is an egg sticking out, you need to soak her in warm water to help that pass. Then do as I suggested above.

I am fairly novice at much of this, but if it is soft and squishy would it still be an egg? I guess a soft shell one?

 

[TwoCrows]

Yes, its an egg with membrane only, no shell.

 

[staceyj]

@azygous , I saw your reply and brought your answer here.
This is where it started.

From @azygous :
Continue to keep her warm. I'd place her on a heating pad. Give her some calcium supplement, Tums or calcium citrate.

Lubricate her vent and your gloved finger. Gently push against the prolapse until it goes back in. Then poke a finger in about half an inch and see if you feel anything hard like an egg. There's a strong possibility there's an egg in there.

Don't do anything else at the moment. Just keep a eye on her. Keep her quiet and calm. No noise. No activity.

Hopefully, the heat and the calcium will relax her and she will be able to pass the egg.

If the situation worsens, and you've determined an egg is trying to clear the vent but it's hung up, you may need to break the egg. But that's only a last resort. There's a special way to do it so the egg collapses without being shattered in a million pieces.

 

[azygous]

Thanks for moving that post. Multiple threads can get confusing.

If the OP is reading this, add some steam to the crate from a vaporizer if possible. Moist heat can help the situation .

 

[CrysJeff]

Thank you all for this advice. I coated it with cream after her soaking tonight. First thing in the morning we will do another soaking, then see if we can't help her along with a finger. I needed to wait for my assistant, as I think that's going to be a 2 person job. Thank you all so much!!

 

[TwoCrows]

Good luck and keep us posted!

 

[drumstick diva]

hope she will be alright

 

[micstrachan]

Oh, your poor girl. That looks painful. I sincerely hope she pulls through the night and you are able to help her. Is the egg right there? Thinking you may need someone to walk you through removing it for her.