Suspect prolapsed vent

[Royal Red]

I am reposting because I never received a response and I am in over my head as what to do.

Hello could use some help, I have a 4 year old RIW that has had a drippy bottom for two weeks now. I have washed her and returned her to the pen not actually knowing what it was. As of this week after researching it more I believe it is a prolapsed vent. I have her separated, cleaned and feeding her water with electrolytes and added yogurt. However, she has this membrane attached to her prolapsed material and I have tried to very carefully remove it believing it was crusted poop, but it has a membrane like texture and I wasn't sure if I should try to soak it off or leave it, so I left it. Coated the membrane and vent with antibiotic cream and pushed it back in. She is under a heat lamp and drinking lots of water. Not eating so much. Is it best that I keep cleaning and adding cream to soften the membrane? Worried about infection, of course. I have attached pictures to get a better idea. Thank you for advising in advance.

 

[Eggcessive]

Early on, did you see evidence of her being pecked around her vent by other chickens? I would keep ointment or cream on the prolapse area constantly to keep it from drying out and dying. Hopefully it will start healing. Has she laid eggs recently? Vent pecking, vent gleet (fungal infection,) papillomas, straining to poop or lay an egg can be causes. If you need her to stop laying eggs, it requires placing in a dark room or cage for 16 out of every 24 hours. She can be in the daylight for 8 hours daily to eat and drink. Here are some articles about prolapse that might help:
https://the-chicken-chick.com/prolapse-vent-causes-treatment-graphic/

https://www.dvm360.com/view/avian-cloacal-prolapses-proceedings

 

[Royal Red]

Early on, did you see evidence of her being pecked around her vent by other chickens? I would keep ointment or cream on the prolapse area constantly to keep it from drying out and dying. Hopefully it will start healing. Has she laid eggs recently? Vent pecking, vent gleet (fungal infection,) papillomas, straining to poop or lay an egg can be causes. If you need her to stop laying eggs, it requires placing in a dark room or cage for 16 out of every 24 hours. She can be in the daylight for 8 hours daily to eat and drink. Here are some articles about prolapse that might help:
https://the-chicken-chick.com/prolapse-vent-causes-treatment-graphic/

https://www.dvm360.com/view/avian-cloacal-prolapses-proceedings

Hello

Early on, did you see evidence of her being pecked around her vent by other chickens? I would keep ointment or cream on the prolapse area constantly to keep it from drying out and dying. Hopefully it will start healing. Has she laid eggs recently? Vent pecking, vent gleet (fungal infection,) papillomas, straining to poop or lay an egg can be causes. If you need her to stop laying eggs, it requires placing in a dark room or cage for 16 out of every 24 hours. She can be in the daylight for 8 hours daily to eat and drink. Here are some articles about prolapse that might help:
https://the-chicken-chick.com/prolapse-vent-causes-treatment-graphic/

https://www.dvm360.com/view/avian-cloacal-prolapses-proceedings

Hello, there has NOT been
pecking or direct damage to the area. She has not passed any eggs. Barley pooping but urinating or leaking from vent everyday. Her bedding is wet and needs changing. Can you identify the membrane to be apart of her anatomy? I have tried to remove but that is when it begins to bleed. So I have stopped. I push it in and it keeps popping out.

 

[Royal Red]

Hello

Hello, there has NOT been
pecking or direct damage to the area. She has not passed any eggs. Barley pooping but urinating or leaking from vent everyday. Her bedding is wet and needs changing. Can you identify the membrane to be apart of her anatomy? I have tried to remove but that is when it begins to bleed. So I have stopped. I push it in and it keeps popping out.

She is still drinking but not a lot of movement despite my efforts. She is eating very little. Your material is helpful, but I think its exceeds my experience or capability medically/homeopathically. My take away is keep the area clean, medicated and lubricated. Keep pushing it in. Keep her hydrated and eating yogurt, mash, grit, and warm. Thank you for responding. Often just another voice of reason reassures us we are not alone.
Rose

 

[Eggcessive]

If you can insert a clean finger into her vent to check for a stuck egg or other obstruction inside her vent that would be good. The problem not passing droppings, but leaking fluid and urates sounds like there is a blockage, possibly an egg, lash egg material, or constipation. Yes continue to keep her clean, lubricate the prolapse, and keep trying to push it back inside.

 

[Royal Red]

If you can insert a clean finger into her vent to chcekc for a stuck egg or other obstruction inside her vent that would be good. The problem not passing droppings, but leaking fluid and urates sounds like there is a blockage, possibly an egg, lash egg material, or constipation. Yes continue to keep her clean, lubricate the prolapse, and keep trying to push it back inside.

Thank you for assisting me. I have good news. After getting and applying Prepration H to her vent the swelling has resided and her inters are staying inside. She is starting to pass poop, nothing major yet. I will continue to apply the creams both inside and out. I have inserted my finger, but not sure how far to go and what do I do if I feel something? Do I push, pull or swirl my finger tip? I think she still has a blockage issues. Her crop is semi-hard which would be a sign of impact. I have her in the house because it was so cold. From my prior experience with crop impact is a definite blockage issue. Massage it and clear it if necessary, correct?

 

[Eggcessive]

I would only insert a finger a inch or two into the vent. I was concerned that she might have fecal or urate material caked inside. There are cases when that material has to be dug out and removed with fingers. I have very bad luck with treating crop disorders. I would give some chilled coconut oil cut into small pieces, or some mineral oil or olive oil mixed into food. Offer water to help soften the impacted crop. Massage it several times daily. Crop disorders may be a result of abdominal pressure from internal laying or other reproductive disorders. Here is some reading about crop problems:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ntion-and-treatments-of-crop-disorders.67194/

 

[Royal Red]

If you can insert a clean finger into her vent to check for a stuck egg or other obstruction inside her vent that would be good. The problem not passing droppings, but leaking fluid and urates sounds like there is a blockage, possibly an egg, lash egg material, or constipation. Yes continue to keep her clean, lubricate the prolapse, and keep trying to push it back inside.

I would only insert a finger a inch or two into the vent. I was concerned that she might have fecal or urate material caked inside. There are cases when that material has to be dug out and removed with fingers. I have very bad luck with treating crop disorders. I would give some chilled coconut oil cut into small pieces, or some mineral oil or olive oil mixed into food. Offer water to help soften the impacted crop. Massage it several times daily. Crop disorders may be a result of abdominal pressure from internal laying or other reproductive disorders. Here is some reading about crop problems:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ntion-and-treatments-of-crop-disorders.67194/

Super appreciate your advise. You know I don't have a name for this hen...when I applied more antibacterial cream by finger into her vent and more PH surrounding the outside, I didn't feel any obstructions. Keeping in mind I am not sure what I am feeling for. I was very slow and gradual. The hen (no name) likes to position herself on the edge of something whenever I do. Looks like a leverage/angle thing. Anyhow, after inserting a finger 2 inches that was slathered with antibacterial cream and applying PH, I massaged her crop and it is softer than before. She was drinking water before I started. I had one hen Lady which died from sour crop, so I understand the trickiness of that condition. I will let her free range today and keep you posted. Thank you so much.