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I would put her in the crate in the garage! That’s what I do with my chickens when they are under the weather - helps them rest and heal and I find it’s easier for me to keep an eye on them to make sure they are eating and drinking. I’d put a little towel or old pillowcase in there for her too, but that’s just me. 😊
After she’s healed up, I recommend putting her in the smaller coop within the run so they can see but not touch each other for a couple of days, following pretty much the same protocol as introducing a new chicken to the flock. It will likely go a lot faster, but you still want to give them all some time to get re-acclimated in case pecking order has changed. When you do let her back out with the others, the best time to do it is when they go up to roost. 😊 Just keep a close eye on her to make sure she’s not being bullied, as chickens tend to pick on the weaker ones for the survival of the flock.
Crate all set up and I have all the supplies! She took the calcium pill great and now I have her in a bath (she’s sleeping as I hold her up and text with one hand). Question- when doing the steps mentioned in the article, do I always bathe her first? So bath, witch hazel (try to push in), vet spray, antibiotic ointment, hydrocortisone cream? If so, how long should I bathe her? Thanks!
 
I avoid long soaks as that can increase stress. If the butt feathers are very soaked with slime, I will do a quick sponge bath to remove it. The witch hazel is good for this purpose along with helping to reduce pain and discomfort and to soothe the tissues.

When the butt has been sponged off, then I apply the cortisone cream.

You shouldn't expect the prolapse to stay in. Her efforts to push out the obstruction will prevent it from retracting. When she finally passes the obstruction, the prolapse will miraculously retract and stay put.

Be aware that if she passes a collapsed egg, she will need an antibiotic to combat infection from this.
 
I avoid long soaks as that can increase stress. If the butt feathers are very soaked with slime, I will do a quick sponge bath to remove it. The witch hazel is good for this purpose along with helping to reduce pain and discomfort and to soothe the tissues.

When the butt has been sponged off, then I apply the cortisone cream.

You shouldn't expect the prolapse to stay in. Her efforts to push out the obstruction will prevent it from retracting. When she finally passes the obstruction, the prolapse will miraculously retract and stay put.

Be aware that if she passes a collapsed egg, she will need an antibiotic to combat infection from this.
You’re right, it went in then came back out when I put her in the crate. I can only get antibiotics from vet, right?
 
Crate all set up and I have all the supplies! She took the calcium pill great and now I have her in a bath (she’s sleeping as I hold her up and text with one hand). Question- when doing the steps mentioned in the article, do I always bathe her first? So bath, witch hazel (try to push in), vet spray, antibiotic ointment, hydrocortisone cream? If so, how long should I bathe her? Thanks!
That’s great!

Just like you’d always want to clean a wound before applying medication, you want to make sure her vent is clean before doing anything else. You might find this article helpful - https://thefrugalchicken.com/vent-prolapse-how-to-recognize-treat-your-hen/

I would listen to @azygous - they definitely have more experience than me in this area! 🤗
 
What's your location? You may be able to get them online depending where you live.
I’m in northern Michigan. Fingers crossed!

Also, other question, I have a new laying hen who laid twice then stopped. It’s been 2-3 weeks since she first laid the two. Should I be concerned about a blockage with her too? Or what else could it be?
 
What's your location? You may be able to get them online depending where you live.
I’ve added another pic. It looks swollen under the prolapse. Could that be stuck egg(s) in there?
 

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Yes, it could very well be the egg. Hopefully she can get it out soon. She needs another calcium tablet around twelve hours from the first dose.
So, a calcium tablet every twelve hours until she passes it?

Do you have suggestion of website to look at for online antibiotics?
 
https://www.kvsupply.com/item/aqua-mox-250mg-capsules-100-count/P06184/ They will deliver to most places in the US. If you aren't in the US, probably not. And a few western states prohibit antibiotics from being sold without a vet prescription, so they won't ship orders to those states.

Yes, give a calcium tablet again if she hasn't passed the egg after twelve hours after the first dose. If the egg comes out thin shelled or shell-less, continue a tablet a day until she lays good quality eggs.
 

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