Prolapse Vent

HenHouseV

In the Brooder
Oct 8, 2020
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Okay. I’m very new to raising chickens. I have 6 chicken, they are all starting to lay about 20-24 weeks of age. 2 amberlinks, 2 barred rocks, and 2 red sex links.
Two days ago I noticed some weird behavior from my one of the amber link. Going into the 3 nesting boxes, sitting, then standing. Not comfortable. Yesterday morning, there was blood coming from Her vent. But also noticed one of my barred rocks pecking her bottom. I immediately isolated the Amberlink. Brought her in to my garage, did some research, and noticed a bulging vent. With a lubricant I went into the vent and felt an egg. Did a warm epsom salt bath, and she was able to pass the egg.
Few hours later, noticed one of my red sex links now bleeding from Her bottom. She was perched. High and would not come down. In the meantime the same barred rock was pacing trying to get her. I then brought the red sex link into my garage, her vent looks fine, pooping and actually laid this am in isolation.
I also have the barred rock in isolation from the remainder 3 hens just in case she starts picking on them.
Does anyone have advice for when I should bring the red sex link back into the coop, I’ve decided that I should keep my amber link in isolation for Atleast a few more days...the aggressive barred rock I’m attempting to find a new home for...does anyone have any advice they would like to share? Like I said I’m new to this and would appreciate any direction.
Last question do hens with prolapse overcome it? Right now she is still pretty swollen..I haven’t attempted to push it back in, but she is pooping, and it’s mostly all over her bottom. Thanks again!
 
What have you applied to the prolapse. Honey or sugar mixed with drops of water into a thick paste can be applied to help shrink the tissue, so that it can be pushed back inside. Keep it moist so that the red prolapse does not dry out. Is there much vent damage from the pecking? Pecked prolapses can result in vent damage which can cause problems with laying, pooping, and recovery. Dog crates with food and water can be good ways to separate chickens. If her vent gets dirty, soak her daily in warm soapy water to keep her clean. Many hens recover from prolapse, but it can happen again in the future. Make sure that she is getting crushed oyster shell and layer feed as long as she is laying eggs. Keep her from becoming too fat, and make sure that she can get plenty of water in case you need more waterers. Try to get her back in the coop even if in a dog crate so they don’t rearrange the pecking order. Here is a decent article to read:
https://the-chicken-chick.com/prolapse-vent-causes-treatment-graphic/
 
My Dinah had a prolapsed vent, but I caught it before the other girls noticed. She got to stay inside for a few days as I kept an eye on her and pushed it back in a few times a day (cleaning it and using Vetericyn first). By the third or fourth day it stayed put. I also used some Preparation H on it. Not sure if that helped, but she hasn’t had the problem since (but once she starts laying again, I’ll be sure to check her every day). Good luck!
 

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