Creamsicle
In the Brooder
- Mar 7, 2026
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Hello! I understand this is a fairly popular topic to discuss, but I’m frantic to know how to continue with treatment on a hen with a prolapsed vent.
This started 3 days ago, when I noticed my other chickens pecking at a weaker hen. Her vent was outside, and very bloody. I took her in, cleaned her, soaked her in epsom salt, and created a dark and safe area for her to rest in. I followed guides on how to “push in” her insides, but she would eventually prolapse once more after defecting. This repeated pattern lessened overtime and she became increasingly active on day 2. On day 2, she layed an egg. After a lot of straining, she successfully managed to push it out. However, this once again began the process of prolapse for around an hour after. Day 3 she was active and not prolapsing anymore. The change came on day 4 (today.) I had left her alone for around 2/3 hours to run some errands. When I came back, she had prolapsed once more. I tried the usual routine of pushing her insides, but this resulted to be more difficult than usual. She had some resistance to the treatment, she kept wanting to push it back out. I had avoided using a more invasive method of treatment (insertion of fingers), as she was injured from the pecking, but it was the only way to fix it.
This process seems to be repeating itself ever so often. I understand that in some cases, the vent may not return until a week later. I’ve read countless articles and threads on what meditations to use, but cannot find a specific internal cream to buy. I’d like to know if there’s anything else I can do myself to help her.
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Additionally, I’d like to add that there is no avian veterinary or poultry specialists in my area. She truly is one of my lovely hens and I’d feel terrible knowing I am keeping her in a repeat cycle of pain.
This started 3 days ago, when I noticed my other chickens pecking at a weaker hen. Her vent was outside, and very bloody. I took her in, cleaned her, soaked her in epsom salt, and created a dark and safe area for her to rest in. I followed guides on how to “push in” her insides, but she would eventually prolapse once more after defecting. This repeated pattern lessened overtime and she became increasingly active on day 2. On day 2, she layed an egg. After a lot of straining, she successfully managed to push it out. However, this once again began the process of prolapse for around an hour after. Day 3 she was active and not prolapsing anymore. The change came on day 4 (today.) I had left her alone for around 2/3 hours to run some errands. When I came back, she had prolapsed once more. I tried the usual routine of pushing her insides, but this resulted to be more difficult than usual. She had some resistance to the treatment, she kept wanting to push it back out. I had avoided using a more invasive method of treatment (insertion of fingers), as she was injured from the pecking, but it was the only way to fix it.
This process seems to be repeating itself ever so often. I understand that in some cases, the vent may not return until a week later. I’ve read countless articles and threads on what meditations to use, but cannot find a specific internal cream to buy. I’d like to know if there’s anything else I can do myself to help her.
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Additionally, I’d like to add that there is no avian veterinary or poultry specialists in my area. She truly is one of my lovely hens and I’d feel terrible knowing I am keeping her in a repeat cycle of pain.
