Prolapsed vent

divediva

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Feb 23, 2016
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I brought one of my 15 month old red star hens in 2 days ago to wash her butt. Once she was in the water I was shocked to see two balls of flesh on either side of her vent, about 2cm diameter.
I was horrified and gently pushed the flesh back in.
I have googled the condition causes and treatment which is very scary but she has been absolutely fine since.
I have closely monitored her and bathed her vent in hibiscrub solution today but she is great and able to poop etc. Verybright, grooming herself and a good appetite, but no eggs for 2 days. She normally lays daily. I dont care about the eggs just as long as this is not potentially a health risk connected with the condition.
Ant advice is much appreciated. The video I saw really scared me as it says it will reoccur and a lot of people advocate culling.
Also does astringent and preparation H work?
I am just really a pet owner. My girls are completely free range and live with my rescue feral rooster. They say seperate from the flock, but I guess this is due to the pink flesh being pecked, which she doesn't have.
I'm worried about Smudge mating her too. Should I leave her with Ivy away from my roo or do the isolation they suggest?
I'm worried she would be more stressed to be away from her tribe.
Sorry for all the questions and thank you in advance x
 
I would watch her for a day to make sure that the prolapse does not recur. If she is pooping, then she is not egg bound. Egg binding can occur with or without a prolapse. I had a hen once who would have a prolapse when I would pick her up and hold her. She would have a little prolapse when she laid, but holding her really strain and make it come out more. When I would leave her along, it would go back in. Honey or sugar with a couple of drops of water made into a syrup is very good to help swelling go down and the lubricate the prolapse. A mild oil such as coconut or olive oil can be good to lubricate the red tissue if it won’t stay in, to keep it from drying out. But since you were able to push it back inside, you don’t have to use anything.
 

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