Prolapsed vent aftercare?

[pollitochicken]

I attempted to treat my buff orpington's prolapsed vent this afternoon, following instructions from BYC. I soaked her butt in warm water, cleaned in and around her vent, smeared her with Preparation H, and then gentle pushed everything back in. I also gave her some calcium, to help strengthen her muscles (?). I was thrilled, until I moved my hand away, and it all came out again. I pushed it in again, and rubbed more PH on her vent, and just sort of held everything in place for about ten minutes, trying to give her sphincter the chance to firm up again after being all stretched out for however long she had been prolapsed. This looked... better, but I still think that if she strains at all it will all come out again.

Anyone have and idea of a timeline on which her little vent could return to normal? If it doesn't quickly, is a vet the other option? Should I plan to spend every evening this week pushing her prolapsed vent back inside, or is that just prolonging the inevitable?

Also, I didn't feel an egg inside of her (not that I really knew where to feel), but if there IS an egg inside of her, or, god forbid, a BROKEN egg inside of her, how would I know, and is there anything I can do to help her?

She's a great chicken. Her name is Glenda and her theme song is "Simply the Best" by Tina Turner.

 

[pollitochicken]

Topping this in the hopes of getting feedback. Our girl still has her insides inside, but she is laying low in the coop. Don't know if this means she is just recovering or if it's a sign she's sick. I'm guessing the latter, since it is not normal behavior for her. (Although, I do have two hens broody right now--maybe she's taking after them, although I've never seen her like that?)

Any signs to tell if she has an infection?

 

[ClaireR]

I have the exact same problem, but my girl's insides won't stay put. If it's any consolation, the first time we put everything back where it should go, our girl (Penny) was quite poorly and hunched for a day or so. Now, despite her prolapse, she seems absolutely fine. If only it would stay in! Good luck with your girl. Hope she makes a full recovery.