Vent problems. Need some advice

[Birdsong 82]

Well I guess if I helped a goat give birth I can get this done! Wish me luck! It looks kind of bumpy but not like anybody has pecked at it. Thank you guys for the advice I never would've thought of prolapsed because I've never heard of it

 

[Birdsong 82]

What happens if it doesn't go back in ?!

 

[andreanar]

Well, hmm you gotta squish it back in there, use more lube. You can also google how to make a wrap/sling to help keep it in. You can do it!!!

 

[Birdsong 82]

Unfortunately I have nothing but honey but I'm giving it a whirl. My daughters getting dressed to help. I woke her up for back up!!

 

[Eggcessive]

If you click on these links, they explain a lot about prolapse and include pictures:
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/04/prolapse-vent-causes-treatment-graphic.html
https://www.beautyofbirds.com/Prolapse.htm

 

[Birdsong 82]

My daughter does not have the strength to hold her still. She's a tough cookie and super upset to be away from the others. My husband doesn't get home till 2:30 or so. We she be ok? Hers doesn't look as smooth as the pics I've seen. But she did poop..small but she did

 

[Birdsong 82]

I think my daughter didn't have strength because she gaged a few times

 

[dunnmom]

Prep H worked for my hen when she had a prolapse. I've never tried honey. Gently clean her bottom and make sure you're getting at least a little inside her vent as well as outside, twice a day if you can. It took my hen's prolapse about a week to shrink enough that she stopped pushing any of it back out and she fully recovered. I did withhold food for 24 hrs. and put her in a dark area for a couple of days to interrupt her laying cycle. I think it gave her the break she needed. Good luck, and keep us posted on how things are going.

 

[dunnmom]

The main thing seems to be keeping it clean, keeping it from drying out. She will be bummed and a bit stressed, and probably have stress poops, but she will likely be ok. If you notice lots of blood or pus, or there's no reduction in the swelling after 3 days then you might want to look into other treatment options.

 

[andreanar]

How did things go?