Runner with a prolapsed penis

[Miss Lydia]

Overly randy drakes and from what I have read today usually young ones too.

 

[casportpony]

Excuse me for asking a dumb question as I am clueless on ducks, but how and why does it prolapse in the first place??

I've read that it can be from over breeding, disease, or maybe an injury?

 

[TwoCrows]

Overly randy drakes and from what I have read today usually young ones too.

So too much and too much too young? Makes sense. Thank you!

 

[TwoCrows]

I've read that it can be from over breeding, disease, or maybe an injury?

This definitely makes sense too. Thanks all!

 

[casportpony]

"Penile prolapse occurs secondary to local infection caused by faecal organisms or Neisseria spp. (which can be transmitted sexually), trauma, significant changes in weather (frost) and excessive sexual stimulation. The most common complication is ulceration and necrosis of the phallus, if left prolapsed. In waterfowl, mask induction of anaesthesia is often prolonged due to the ‘dive reflex’. This is a stress response from stimulation of the receptors in the beak and nostrils that causes breath-holding and a low heart rate. The dive reflex can be initiated by placing a mask snugly over the beak, even without the anaesthetic agent. To avoid these problems, injectable anaesthetic agents are often used in waterfowl. Your vet will be able to research this. Pain control should start with providing a quiet, stress-free environment; where signs of pain may be more noticeable, followed by administration of pain-relief."
Source:http://www.countrysmallholding.com/poultry/problem-of-penile-prolapse-in-waterfowl-1-3493336

 

[TwoCrows]

"Penile prolapse occurs secondary to local infection caused by faecal organisms or Neisseria spp. (which can be transmitted sexually), trauma, significant changes in weather (frost) and excessive sexual stimulation. The most common complication is ulceration and necrosis of the phallus, if left prolapsed. In waterfowl, mask induction of anaesthesia is often prolonged due to the ‘dive reflex’. This is a stress response from stimulation of the receptors in the beak and nostrils that causes breath-holding and a low heart rate. The dive reflex can be initiated by placing a mask snugly over the beak, even without the anaesthetic agent. To avoid these problems, injectable anaesthetic agents are often used in waterfowl. Your vet will be able to research this. Pain control should start with providing a quiet, stress-free environment; where signs of pain may be more noticeable, followed by administration of pain-relief."
Source:http://www.countrysmallholding.com/poultry/problem-of-penile-prolapse-in-waterfowl-1-3493336

Very interesting stuff! Wow, I had no idea!!

 

[casportpony]

Very interesting stuff! Wow, I had no idea!!

I'm finding all sorts of interesting info on treating it.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I worried about my Runner since he has 6 girls constantly throwing themselves at him but thank goodness he is now going on 3 yrs old and so far no problems keeping it in. But some days poor guy does work over time. lol

 

[TwoCrows]

I'm finding all sorts of interesting info on treating it.

Once a person starts delving into a subject, all kinds of learning ensues!!

 

[casportpony]

Once a person starts delving into a subject, all kinds of learning ensues!!

One of the threads @Miss Lydia found today had two posts by a real avian vet!