prolapse of vent

[TeriS]

My hen's vent prolapsed and looked awful for a week or so back in late October. We separated her from the rest of our hens, gave her a heat lamp in her isolation coop, water and oatmeal and grapes to eat, as well as some green grass, etc...We soaked her nightly in warm water for 20 minutes, towel dried and blow dried her, then applied hemorroid cream and honey to her vent and she is now back to normal!! I am unsure if she's laid an egg since then, but she is perky, looks good and no longer has white fluid dripping from her vent. And her prolapse is all back in and it was golf ball size. Thanks to all those who helped me through this time w/ your suggestions and advice. I have the 1 1/2 year old golden comet. Thanks!!

 

[Imp]

I'm glad your chicken is doing better. That must be a relief.

Imp

 

[ChickieBooBoo]

Congrats! I had a hen that had a full prolaps back in August, she didnt make it, died in my arms.

poor gal

 

[can you hear me now?]

Well now that I read this, if it ever happens to me I know what to do somewhat. Great thread.

 

[TeriS]

Yes, I honestly never thought I'd get so attached to my girls! I'm so glad she is better and I know that she must be laying again as we have 11 hens and I got my first 11 eggs on Saturday- I'd never had them all lay an egg on the same day, so I know she is better now!

And she still looks fine What a relief! Thanks to all of you! And I am really sorry for those hens that get a prolapse and don't make it- so sad!!