wombatally Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 (edited) I went out to 'do' the chooks this morning and Skye our bluebelle has had a prolapse. We tried to get it back in and managed to remove a softie that she's obviously straining to get out. We got the prolapse sorted but it isn't staying in, just keeps popping out. I phoned the vet and she said in all honestly there probably isn't anything they could do to help her. So, she's in a basket in the porch at the moment and seems calm (shock possibly). My options are to take her to the vet and have a stitch put in (which the vet said wouldn't work in all likelihood), have her put down at the vet, or wait till my Dad can get over at tea time. Am I being cruel not taking her to the vet to have her put down? We live in the country and the vet is an hour away - she seems calm and is just lying in the basket and I would rather wait until Dad can come over later and do it himself. I think it would cause her less distress than being driven to the vet. Has anyone managed to save a chicken in such circumstances as I really don't want to lose her. Thanks all. Edited November 29, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAZAROO Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 http://www.poultryhelp.com/prolapse.html I managed to save prolapsed Millefluer hen many years ago using liquid parrafin but prep h is a better option... separate her and keep her warm and stress free..... If you do attempt to return the prolapse yourself it must be extremely clean; be careful not to push any dedbries or faeces back in. I personally would take her to the vet as she will also need antibiotics and may go in to shock. Keep her in the dark if you go over in the car to reduce her stress. Maybe somebody can advise on using bach rescue remedies with hens as it works well when other pets are in shock. GOOD LUCK X read these some may be useful.... http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=10302 http://www.avianweb.com/Prolapse.htm http://heidilogic.wordpress.com/2008/08/24/preparation-h-for-chickens/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 If you decide to keep her at home, and can reduce the prolapse with haemorrhoid ointment, I would take her off layers pellets and put her on wheat and corn or something similar, to try to stop egg formation for a while, and give everything a chance to settle down. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear about Skye . I hope she manages to pull through . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Must be mad Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 A couple of weeks ago my Light Sussex had a prolaps which I managed to return, with honey. I had read somwhere that it had worked for someone so decided to give it a go. The first time I did it the prolaps came back out so tried it again and left Wyvern, (light sussex) to rest overnight in a box. When we got up the following morning it had gone back. We kept her separated for a couple of days, then put her back in with the others. She is totally fine, and we have had no further problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jade&mike Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 with honey? i would be very interested to know exactly how you used the honey, just incase i ever need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Just smear it on. It reduces the swelling by osmosis, and has useful antibacterial properties. It can be a bit messy though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatally Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share Posted November 29, 2008 Thanks everyone, unfortunately we tried numerous times to get it back in - it was just getting worse though so Dad came and did the deed. He waited until it was dark and she was settled and it was over in a second. He thought that it was best as it wouldn't stay in. I'm relieved as I didn't want her to suffer. As for the honey - we did try sugar as we've used it on cows who suffer the same (through giving birth not egg laying!) and it contracts the 'bits' and is supposed to help. Thanks again Ally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAZAROO Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 with honey? i would be very interested to know exactly how you used the honey, just incase i ever need to. http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=10302 This tells you about the honey!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I'm really sorry to hear that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 So sorry to hear she didn't improve but good that you were able to offer a quiet and quick ending to her suffering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Oh dear, I'm so sorry . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAZAROO Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Oh dear, I'm so sorry . And me- I missed the fact she had passed... fly high little one!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 One of ours had this early this year we put her in with the ducks it took about 2 months to we used the peperation h cream for a bit but in the end it was time.She was fine in herself she kept pecking at it.But now you would not even know she had it.You might have to keep her in with you and pop her in the garden in the day when your home.My vet offered the same help but if you pay £70 and the others pull it out then its a waste of money.Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Sad news ally, but I'm sure your Dad has done the right thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Sad news. So sorry for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 So sorry to hear things did not work out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 So sorry to hear that , but glad she didn't have the stress of a long car journey. I think it's lovely that your Dad can do that for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Must be mad Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 So sorry to hear about your sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Must be mad Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 With regards to the honey, I smeared it over and also put some on my finger as I pushed it back in. I was a bit unsure but it seemed to work for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatally Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 Thanks everyone. It was so sad today as her little pal Bella seems really lost... However, from past experience chicken love doesn't seem to last long and they get over it by dinner time! On a good note my little ones had their first taste of freedom today and they loved it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Sorry to hear about Skye. I think your Dad did the right thing. Travelling for an hour to see a vet would have been quite distressing for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistachio Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 really sorry for you - for the loss and for the hard decision. you did the best you could Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
