Prolapsed Vent - 2nd day, next steps?

[ReluctantChickenOwner]

It can be frustrating sometimes. It used to be that chickens with prolapses were butchered or put down. Many seem to recover well, but it can recur. They can get a little vent damage with a prolapse or with oversize eggs. Vent pecking can also happen in flocks which does no good. If there is still any swelling honey or a paste made of sugar and a few drops of water can help swelling go down. An ice pack held on for a few minutes if the hen would tolerate it can decrease swelling. With her next soak, or if you can examine the inside of her vent with a disposable glove, you might want to feel for any blockage or tissue, stuck poop, etc.

Thank you. I'll give it a try.

 

[ReluctantChickenOwner]

Poor thing. She still is prolapsed. She laid another egg today and is still eating, but when try to push it back in she wimpers. I stopped tonight and covered it with an ointment. If found a site for antibiotics for birds, what are your thoughts? I worry about infection.

 

[ReluctantChickenOwner]

It can be frustrating sometimes. It used to be that chickens with prolapses were butchered or put down. Many seem to recover well, but it can recur. They can get a little vent damage with a prolapse or with oversize eggs. Vent pecking can also happen in flocks which does no good. If there is still any swelling honey or a paste made of sugar and a few drops of water can help swelling go down. An ice pack held on for a few minutes if the hen would tolerate it can decrease swelling. With her next soak, or if you can examine the inside of her vent with a disposable glove, you might want to feel for any blockage or tissue, stuck poop, etc.

Ok. So the vent is still prolapsed and she is bleeding a bit more. I've kept her in the dark, but she still is laying an egg a day. Nothing I have done seems to be working and I think she may be picking at it, as now I see some, what looks like, veins coming out and bleeding.

I think I may have to cull her. First time. What is the best human way to do that (no intentions on using for food). Thank you.

 

[ReluctantChickenOwner]

It can be frustrating sometimes. It used to be that chickens with prolapses were butchered or put down. Many seem to recover well, but it can recur. They can get a little vent damage with a prolapse or with oversize eggs. Vent pecking can also happen in flocks which does no good. If there is still any swelling honey or a paste made of sugar and a few drops of water can help swelling go down. An ice pack held on for a few minutes if the hen would tolerate it can decrease swelling. With her next soak, or if you can examine the inside of her vent with a disposable glove, you might want to feel for any blockage or tissue, stuck poop, etc.

Unfortunately, we had to cull our hen. The prolapse just wouldn't go in or stay in. She also started to bleed after the last egg she laid. She was in pain. My husband culled her. Thanks for all the information.