Vent blocked What to do.

[pamelageier]

I checked my hens tonight and noticed something was wrong. She is in pain trying to poo and crying. I soaked her 20 minutes in Epson salt trying to clean it but she is stra0ining and still blocked

 

[SmiYa0126]

@Wyorp Rock @azygous @Eggcessive please help!

 

[pamelageier]

I checked my hens tonight and noticed something was wrong. She is in pain trying to poo and crying. I soaked her 20 minutes in Epson salt trying to clean it but she is stra0ining and still blocked

This is what it looks like

 

[azygous]

It appears she is prolapsing. Give her a calcium tablet and plenty of water to drink and put her someplace quiet where she won't be disturbed and you can easily check on her from time to time. Be sure the calcium is at least 600mg and it should contain D3. She likely has an egg stuck.

 

[pamelageier]

It appears she is prolapsing. Give her a calcium tablet and plenty of water to drink and put her someplace quiet where she won't be disturbed and you can easily check on her from time to time. Be sure the calcium is at least 600mg and it should contain D3. She likely has an egg stuck.

 

[Eggcessive]

Azygous has dealt more with a prolapse than I have. Does the yellow mass seem like a lash egg stuck in the prolapse? I would give the calcium soon as possible. Keep the vent and prolapse area moist with ointment, oil, or honey. Let us know how she gets along.

 

[Eggcessive]

Just saw the picture when I posted. Yes, it looks like that may be lash egg material from salpingitis, an inflammation of the oviduct. Is the vent opening enlarged? Keep it moist, and let us know how it goes.

 

[pamelageier]

She just passed this pi

but is still straining but not crying as loud.

 

[Eggcessive]

Here is some info about why hens lay lash eggs:
https://www.bhwt.org.uk/hen-health/health-problems/lash-eggs-salpingitis/#:~:text=The infection is referred to,McKillop DVM MSp VM DACPV).

https://the-chicken-chick.com/salpingitis-lash-eggs-in-backyard/

 

[azygous]

I have a heavy snow storm going on here and my internet connection is rather poor. Others may need to ride herd on this if my connection gives out. But basically, calcium and peace and quiet and keep the prolapse moist and the other chickens away from her.