Prolapsed vent

[Lilster34]

I have a 1-week old chick with a prolapsed vent. Came home from work tonight and found it with its anus exposed and surrounded by poop. Cleaned it up as best as I could and it pooped after I cleaned the area so I don't think there's any blockage, but the anus is still protruding and swollen. I massaged the area with olive oil and separated it from the other chicks. Is there anything else I can do to help it out?

 

[The-White-Elephant]

I have a 1-week old chick with a prolapsed vent. Came home from work tonight and found it with its anus exposed and surrounded by poop. Cleaned it up as best as I could and it pooped after I cleaned the area so I don't think there's any blockage, but the anus is still protruding and swollen. I massaged the area with olive oil and separated it from the other chicks. Is there anything else I can do to help it out?

Hey there! Wpuld you, by any chance, have pictures?

 

[Lilster34]

Hey there! Wpuld you, by any chance, have pictures?

Sure. Here's a pic of before and after I cleaned the vent.

 

[The-White-Elephant]

Sure. Here's a pic of before and after I cleaned the vent.

That does look infected..

 

[Lilster34]

That does look infected..

I've decided that if they've gotten worse in the morning then I'll take them to the animal clinic near my house. Right now it's 4 in the morning and nothing's open

 

[The-White-Elephant]

I've decided that if they've gotten worse in the morning then I'll take them to the animal clinic near my house. Right now it's 4 in the morning and nothing's open

Sadly, I don't we can do much in a few hours. Perhaps the clinic would be the best option.