prolapsed vent- caught early

[RoosMama]

My 10mo old White Leghorn had/has a prolapsed vent. She was fine at 2:00pm when I gathered some eggs. I went out about an hour later too see if there were any more (I have some younger ones starting to lay), and she was bearing down like she was trying to poop. I noticed the prolapse. I quickly wet down her back end and cleaned the bit of poop that was there, then put some hydrocortisone cream on it and pushed it back in. It took 2 gentle pushes but stayed. She seems to be eating and drinking and behaving normally. My questions are, should I leave her be and wait to see what happens, or should I give her a soak/bath? I have Vetericyn, should I spray her vent? Vent looks pretty normal, possibly a bit pink/irritated, but nothing notable. She did dust bath with a damp bottom after the incident. Thank in advance for any advice.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I would leave her be to see what happens. I don't see anything concerning with the vent at this time.

 

[LittlePip21]

I personally have not had this problem yet but it sounds like you did exactly the right thing, keep up the great work! By the way, how is your hen?

 

[rebrascora]

The only thing I might do is keep her in a box in the dark for a few days to see if you can stop her ovulating. There is a possibility that the next egg will push it out again, so having her in a clean environment, where you can check her easily and bath and treat her if need be and hopefully discourage egg laying after a few days in the dark might be beneficial. The other option is to see how she goes tomorrow and if she lays an egg without issue, that's fine but if she prolapses again, bring her in.

 

[RoosMama]

Ok, thank you! She seems ok today. She slept on the roost last night and already laid today, without incident. However it seemed she was in the box just a bit longer than normal. I have been stalking her all day. I appreciate all the advice. I will keep an eye on her for the next few days. She does lay some rather large eggs every now and again. I suspect this is what made her susceptible to the prolapse. I will keep the thread updated. Thanks again!! Also here is a picture of my Daisy. I don’t generally have a favorite but she has won my heart.

 

[rebrascora]

Nice to see the face that goes with that vent! It is much prettier to look at!!
I can definitely see she has star quality! Hoping things continue to pass smoothly for her in the coming days. Well done for acting so promptly.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Watch to see that she is drinking well. Dehydration and lack of calcium can play a part in prolapse. If you haven't done so, offer oyster shell free choice. You can also direct dose her with some Poultry Nutri-Drench for a couple of days to give her a boost (1cc per 3lbs).

Hope she continues to do well