- May 22, 2014
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I have a 6 month old light brown leghorn pullet with a very swollen vent that is goopy and little bloody. I read the articles on egg bound issues, vent gleet and constipated chickens.
Two nights ago we put her in a epsom salt bath for 30 minutes and massaged area to clean her off. Tried to feel if she was egg bound and didn't feel and egg. (our first chickens so I'm not 100% on that however she doesn't have any of the other symptoms of butt down, lethargic, etc.) Put preparation H on her and placed in isolation for the night. Next day she and the rest of the clan all had plain yogurt and fresh water with apple cider vinegar in it. Last night we gently cleaned off the vent and reapplied the Prep H and kept her isolated. During the day she is out with the rest of the girls and she appears happy and active.
Don't believe it is a prolapse as there isn't anything sticking out of the vent, it is just REALLY big.
Not sure what to do, how long to wait and looking for some additional advice. I can post pictures if someone thinks that will help. Thanks.
Two nights ago we put her in a epsom salt bath for 30 minutes and massaged area to clean her off. Tried to feel if she was egg bound and didn't feel and egg. (our first chickens so I'm not 100% on that however she doesn't have any of the other symptoms of butt down, lethargic, etc.) Put preparation H on her and placed in isolation for the night. Next day she and the rest of the clan all had plain yogurt and fresh water with apple cider vinegar in it. Last night we gently cleaned off the vent and reapplied the Prep H and kept her isolated. During the day she is out with the rest of the girls and she appears happy and active.
Don't believe it is a prolapse as there isn't anything sticking out of the vent, it is just REALLY big.
Not sure what to do, how long to wait and looking for some additional advice. I can post pictures if someone thinks that will help. Thanks.
