Sick hen - Vent swollen, yellow poo

[LadyShred]

My hen has been sick for about a week. At first I thought she might have had worms, but Wazine is not helping. Her vent has been a little swollen from day 1, but now it is insanely large and has turned sideways somewhat. It's difficult for her to poop and she cries a little when she has to use the bathroom. There is yellow oozing from her vent and her poo is liquidy and white-ish and there is some blood.

She is not lethargic, just not as active. She still grooms herself and eats somewhat and drinks. I tried giving her plain yogurt, but she HATES it and doesn't want it.

She is about 10 months old - not sure if she's layed and eggs yet. I'm not sure if that will be the problem, but I'm very worried. I don't want to lose her.

I am willing to take her to the vet today, but I wanted to see if I could get some help fro here first.

 

[HidingInTheHenHouse]

I've never had one myself, but it sounds like possibly egg bound or an internal layer, or perhaps a broken egg inside.

Hopefully someone with more experience with these will chime in.

Let us know what the vet says if you take her.

 

[jjthink]

Since it's been this long, I would get her to the vet pronto as planned. I hope she will be alright. They can get through much, with the right treatment soon enough. Please keep us posted.
JJ

 

[katrinag]

I would soak her bum in warm water to clean her up. Start a round of antibiotics. Can you feel an egg in there? You can also lube up a gloved finger and feel around in her vent for an egg or a broken one.
Good luck.

 

[Boggy Bottom Bantams]

If not an egg problem, It may be a case of cocsidia. Try some sulfer based antibiotics or as a vet to do a pop swab and check for it.
Watery foam, and off colored diareaha are the main signs, as well as bleeding.
Hopefully it's not this, but it is a possiblity from the discription
Aubrey