Vent Issue...help please....

[Mrs. Feathers]

Needing advice for my Ameraucana girl. We noticed her limping very slightly yesterday. I checked her over and could not see or feel anything usual. Today I notice she was still limping very slightly so had another check and saw this at her vent. When I examined a small amount of pretty much clear liquid came out and her vent was slightly prolapsed as in the picture. I snapped a quick photo and went to get some gloves to check her out further when I got there her vent appeared normal again. I haven’t seen this ever in my flock and am looking for advice on whether I should intervene or observe a little longer? She is eating, drinking and hanging out with her flock (10 other girls and a roo). I see no evidence of anyone picking on her. She is 6 months old...started laying 3 weeks ago and laid yesterday. Many thanks.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

How is she doing now?
If she's not laid an egg today or has not pooped, then you may want to feel for an egg.
It may be a soft shelled egg that's hard to expel.

I think I would get some extra calcium into her for a couple of days. 1/2 tablet Caltrate with D3 would be good.

 

[Mrs. Feathers]

How is she doing now?
If she's not laid an egg today or has not pooped, then you may want to feel for an egg.
It may be a soft shelled egg that's hard to expel.

I think I would get some extra calcium into her for a couple of days. 1/2 tablet Caltrate with D3 would be good.

Thanks so much. She settled in to roost with the rest tonight. I will check for an egg and get some extra calcium in her in the morning and will bring her inside to keep an eye on for a couple days. I usually give my girls a nice warm Epsom soak bath if they become egg bound. Would that be okay for her if her vent is as it is in the photo?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

If it's still a little prolapsed, then yes, I would tend to it.

 

[Mrs. Feathers]

She looks fine and laid a perfectly beautiful egg this morning! Thank you for your suggestions. I will be keeping a close eye on her for the next while.