Prolapsed vent

[Wyorp Rock]

Top part of her vent still has not recessed any. She is getting stressed being crated. Ugh.

Can you get photos of what it looks like now?

 

[bmetz]

Can you get photos of what it looks like now?

Will see if I can get a few good ones in a little bit. We are both over her being inside lol

 

[bmetz]

Here are a few pictures. Top part sticks out more than bottom part.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Here are a few pictures. Top part sticks out more than bottom part.

She's pooping o.k.? Eating/drinking, alert, walking around o.k.?
If she is, then I think I would slowly introduce her back and see how she does.

 

[bmetz]

She's pooping o.k.? Eating/drinking, alert, walking around o.k.?
If she is, then I think I would slowly introduce her back and see how she does.

Yep, doing all of those things well and definitely ornery!! She just paces in the crate unless she is eating or drinking. She is so over being inside. Her breaks in the yard are not enough for her and she misses her sisters. How do you usually do your slow intro back? I have a couple ideas I may try that worked before with them(with the broody I had etc) but always good to have a backup lol. Thank you!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

You may need to crate her inside the run for a few days...it really depends on your flock. I know my birds can be pretty brutal to anyone new, but some folks have no problems.

 

[jonalisa]

Yes, the tissue needs to be all the way back in before you let her with the others. The other girls may peck at it which will damage the tissue.
Keep the tissue moist with ointment or cream.
Sometimes it takes a while for the swelling to go down, so just continue to do what you're doing.
If it's possible, take her outside for a bit, even if it's it not with the others - it will help break up the monotony for her.

Having a prolapse should not be contagious to the others. It can happen with any laying hen.

How much time outdoors? I assume limited, due to the chance they will want to lay again?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

How much time outdoors? I assume limited, due to the chance they will want to lay again?

Every situation is different.
Depends on the severity of the prolapse, whether or not there was damage, if the hen has recovered/no more prolapse, she's able to eat/drink on her own - defend herself, etc.
Some hens can be put back with the flock within a day or so. Others may need time to recover/heal. If you are trying to stop her from laying eggs, she would need total darkness for 16 hours a day.

 

[jonalisa]

Thanks very much.