Prolapse that feels like shredded tissue...

[Dianahhrn]

My 2 year old Sapphire Gem had a huge prolapse that may have broke as she expelled clots once I had her in warm water. It won't stay inside - so now she is in a dark area. We have NO vets for birds within at least 100 miles. I am feeding corn, vitamin water and gave her an Antibiotic orally. I fear she torn open? She expelled many large clots but also there was some yolk I think. She did not have signs of an egg. Thanks in advance.

 

[Dianahhrn]

Welcome To BYC

How is she doing?
I don't think I've seen a prolapse that looked like that - in my own flock nor in photos here on BYC.

I'll be honest, it doesn't look very good and I'm not sure if that is even repairable. You are there and can see/feel it better than any of us can. It can be a tough decision and I do understand, I've had to put a hen down with an irreparable prolapse.

Keep us posted.

I believe you are right and it is so hard but it does help to have someone agree with what I have been believing also. Thank you.....

 

[ChickensForEggs2500]

 

[Dianahhrn]

Well this is interesting!
When you get a chance, post some updated photos.

Getting her back outside I would say is dependent on how well she is doing, if there's still any exposed tissue that would attract picking, your weather (going from warm inside to cold outside) and how well she is accepted back into the flock. Sometimes you may need to cage a bird inside the coop/run to re-introduce them to the flock.

Thanks for this info. After the bath there is nothing left for other hens to see. We decided to let her out in the garage this evening with us and she how she walks and let her get some exercise. I also have a small coop we can put in the garage to get her adjusted to temp changes. I can use that coop outside to help re-introduce her. I let them free range in the day so I can do that a day I'm home.

Interestly enough this is one tough lady! She was nearly killed by a rooster and the wounds were beyond awful but she recovered (hence a 2nd small coop I built for her last spring). Then one day she had a limp that hasn't gone away.

I need to remember how much she has been through and give her plenty of time to heal. I hope she doesn't make an egg as that would probably be the death of her.

I truly appreciate the comments & ideas!

 

[Aunt Angus]

 

[Laura_BelgianBantams_63]

I am so sorry about this.
That does look pretty nasty.
I think the best thing is too, like you and Wyorp Rock thought was put her to sleep.
If you choose this,
May she rest in peace knowing you did all you could and that she doesn't have to deal with the pain anymore.

 

[Dianahhrn]

My Harriet is still alive! I couldn't put her down - she seemed comfortable. She is pooping normal and I have seen wet spots. I have been giving her one antibiotic a day, stopped soaking her (she doesn't like it), feeding her layer food and mealworms. The tissue just 'hung out' and then dried up. I have her on puppy training pad in our laundry room (Nebraska) and could see blood spots for about 4 days. No blood in the last 3 days - Last night the tissue could be broke off then cut off right up to the vent. Then I soaked her / cleaned her up so she will look 'normal' in the coop.

I'm just hoping that was her egg tubing and she won't want to lay eggs - kind of like a hysterectomy? I would love if she can just live out her days.

Today, I will see if she walks ok. I stopped the antibiotic as that is hard to give, unless someone has better ideas?

Maybe out to the coop if she does walk ok - or wait a few more days? It's so cold here.....

 

[Aunt Angus]

Thanks for this info. After the bath there is nothing left for other hens to see. We decided to let her out in the garage this evening with us and she how she walks and let her get some exercise. I also have a small coop we can put in the garage to get her adjusted to temp changes. I can use that coop outside to help re-introduce her. I let them free range in the day so I can do that a day I'm home.

Interestly enough this is one tough lady! She was nearly killed by a rooster and the wounds were beyond awful but she recovered (hence a 2nd small coop I built for her last spring). Then one day she had a limp that hasn't gone away.

I need to remember how much she has been through and give her plenty of time to heal. I hope she doesn't make an egg as that would probably be the death of her.

I truly appreciate the comments & ideas!

That's the same chicken??!?!?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Welcome To BYC

How is she doing?
I don't think I've seen a prolapse that looked like that - in my own flock nor in photos here on BYC.

I'll be honest, it doesn't look very good and I'm not sure if that is even repairable. You are there and can see/feel it better than any of us can. It can be a tough decision and I do understand, I've had to put a hen down with an irreparable prolapse.

Keep us posted.

 

[Matejka]

Wait a few days