Prolapsed Vent

[deano686]

Well, we are new to chickens this year, and have so far successfully treated a case of coccidia in a batch of sick chicks purchased from a local "Breeder", and are now knee deep in the middle of treating one of our big girls for a prolapsed vent. I noticed stuck on poo yesterday, and grabbed her to get it cleaned off. While cleaning I noticed the prolapse (of coarse I didn't know thats what it was until I researched a bit on here). So far so good. She loves being pampered, and I think we caught it quick enough that it didn't get too bad. Shes a 34 week old Buff Orpington that has been laying for a little over a month. One of the more skittish girls in my big flock for sure, but I think this will make her realize we're not gonna hurt her. Epsom salt soaks, a good butt cleaning, and some antibiotic ointment seem to be working. I have also added "chick saver" to her water to give her a little extra vitamins. She's separated, and kept in the dark for most of the day to help put the brakes on egg laying for a bit. Some TLC and a watchful eye, and we hope she'll be on the mend soon!! I must say this site not only helped me diagnose this problem early, but also helped with great advice on treatments. Thanks to everyone for the past posts that I was able to research!!!

 

[Fancychooklady]

Sounds as though you've done a little research and here's another link well worth bookmarking.
Preparation H will get things back where they belong.

http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/04/prolapse-vent-causes-treatment-graphic.html

 

[ten chicks]

Sugar applied to vent area/prolapse will also help shrink swollen tissue.

 

[Suzie]

Honey too is wonderful for its antibacterial properties....and shrinking of the tissue exposed.

 

[Farmer Liss]

I have a duck with a prolapse. She's actually had it for about 3 month now. She's a 3 yr old Pekin. I've pushed it back in (once it gets to a certain point it kinda gets sucked back in). It'll stay till the next time she poops or lays an egg. It didn't seem to bother her until recently. But it wasn't until recently that my 2 new male Khaki Campbells were old enough to wanna mate. They are now starting to climb on top of her whenever they can n while one is on top the other picks at her prolapse. She (or they) has started picking her feathers out around the spot too. I've tried keeping her separated from them and the other female that I have but that just seems to add stress. I've tried honey, preparation H, coconut oil, olive oil, witch hazel and prob a few other things. It is small but getting irritated by those boys. Any suggestions other than what I've tried? She's still laying daily or every other day and she's molting slightly.

 

[Farmer Liss]

Oh and I had another female with a really bad prolapse shortly before this one developed hers. I was forced to put the other one down it was so bad. What causes them to begin with?

 

[Fancychooklady]

Oh and I had another female with a really bad prolapse shortly before this one developed hers. I was forced to put the other one down it was so bad. What causes them to begin with?

This link explains it fairly well. If you are experiencing this in more than one bird I would be looking at diet. Then there is always the option that they may be. ' early layers '.

http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/04/prolapse-vent-causes-treatment-graphic.html

Keeping the bird separated from the others until it has healed is imperative . As with any injury the flock will peck it and make it worse.

 

[deano686]

We gave her her epsom salt soak again last night. The prolapse had stayed in throughout the day. About 9:30 last night I checked on her before bed, and she wasn't on her roost in her crate. I was a bit concerned she was laying on the strawed floor, and picked her up. Hahahaa......she had just layed an egg, and everything went back where it belonged!! She;ll stay separated for a couple more days, and get her soaks and antibiotic ointment, so I can keep a close eye on her. My biggest concern at this point is the fact that she enjoys tubby time so much, she'll be angry with me if she doesn't get it on a regular basis. Thanks for all the help. This sight certainly diagnosed our problem, and recommended so many great treatments. You guys ROCK!!