Prolapse and can't poop

[Wyorp Rock]

She's about the same. She did poop more overnight. I cleaned her up some more. She's still pretty feisty which gives me hope.

How is she tonight?

I'd continue to work on the vent, get the calcium into her. If quite a bit of the material has come off, then start trying to push the exposed tissue back inside once you clean her up. This may be uncomfortable for her and the tissue may not stay in and that's o.k. Coat it with your ointments, oils, etc. and try again the next session. Often the tissue will not stay in until inflammation is reduced, this takes time.

As for antibiotics. I've never used them for prolapses. Can't say if they are helpful or not in a situation like this. The only time I would give abx is when there's clear indication of infection - you should be able to smell the infection. It's not a bad idea to have a broad spectrum antibiotic like Amoxicillin on hand for emergencies. Meds can be hard to source at times, sometimes they are backordered or not available and most have to now be ordered online, so you have to wait several days.

 

[Themellowyellows]

How is she tonight?

I'd continue to work on the vent, get the calcium into her. If quite a bit of the material has come off, then start trying to push the exposed tissue back inside once you clean her up. This may be uncomfortable for her and the tissue may not stay in and that's o.k. Coat it with your ointments, oils, etc. and try again the next session. Often the tissue will not stay in until inflammation is reduced, this takes time.

As for antibiotics. I've never used them for prolapses. Can't say if they are helpful or not in a situation like this. The only time I would give abx is when there's clear indication of infection - you should be able to smell the infection. It's not a bad idea to have a broad spectrum antibiotic like Amoxicillin on hand for emergencies. Meds can be hard to source at times, sometimes they are backordered or not available and most have to now be ordered online, so you have to wait several days.

Oh okay! Now I know, thank you!

 

[Jaimelee]

How is she tonight?

I'd continue to work on the vent, get the calcium into her. If quite a bit of the material has come off, then start trying to push the exposed tissue back inside once you clean her up. This may be uncomfortable for her and the tissue may not stay in and that's o.k. Coat it with your ointments, oils, etc. and try again the next session. Often the tissue will not stay in until inflammation is reduced, this takes time.

As for antibiotics. I've never used them for prolapses. Can't say if they are helpful or not in a situation like this. The only time I would give abx is when there's clear indication of infection - you should be able to smell the infection. It's not a bad idea to have a broad spectrum antibiotic like Amoxicillin on hand for emergencies. Meds can be hard to source at times, sometimes they are backordered or not available and most have to now be ordered online, so you have to wait several days.

She is still about the same. I'm going to try to get her to soak a bit today. I think that will help loosen up the last stubborn bit more than the wet compress. Hopefully she cooperates for at least a few minutes. She is pooping more and the skin still looks pretty good so I'm not too worried about infection. I think I will get some antibiotics just to have on hand though.
Do you think it's OK to try to get the prolapse back in with some crusted poop/urine still there?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

She is still about the same. I'm going to try to get her to soak a bit today. I think that will help loosen up the last stubborn bit more than the wet compress. Hopefully she cooperates for at least a few minutes. She is pooping more and the skin still looks pretty good so I'm not too worried about infection. I think I will get some antibiotics just to have on hand though.
Do you think it's OK to try to get the prolapse back in with some crusted poop/urine still there?

Yes, I would start working on pushing the tissue back in. It may not stay in for long, but that's o.k. just keep it coated with the ointment/oils.

 

[Jaimelee]

I was able to get it back in last night and it's still in place this morning. How long should I keep her confined? I'm limiting her light exposure to try to keep her from producing eggs. I'm worried when I let her roam free again she'll start laying before everything is healed and ready. But I don't want to keep her confined longer than necessary though.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I was able to get it back in last night and it's still in place this morning. How long should I keep her confined? I'm limiting her light exposure to try to keep her from producing eggs. I'm worried when I let her roam free again she'll start laying before everything is healed and ready. But I don't want to keep her confined longer than necessary though.

It can take weeks to stop production and the hen needs to be in total darkness for 16hrs a day.

If the prolapse is staying in and she's eating/drinking and pooping o.k. I start re-integrating her back with her flock. They may accept her right away, but if she's been separated for a while, there may be drama.

Continue to monitor her and I'd give the Extra Calcium for a full 7 days total to help with retention.

Hopefully she won't prolapse with the next egg, but that can happen sometimes.