kitbag Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Hi, When I got in from school earlier, Marigold and my Mum were nowhere to be seen. Iv just had a phonecall from my mum to say she has taken Marigold to the vets, because she has had a prolapse!? What is this, it it where some internal organs have fallen out?? Sorry for the stupid questions, but i'm so worried! Thanks so much for any replies! Megan xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Here's a description I found on Google (easier than trying to describe it myself ). Hopefully she'll be ok if the vet can get it back in and it stays in . During oviposition (the process of laying an egg) the shell gland (the lower part of the hen�s reproductive tract where the egg shell is formed) is temporarily everted (turned inside out) along with the egg. This allows the hen to lay a very clean egg. Sometimes the oviduct will not immediately retract once the egg has been laid. This condition is known as prolapse. If not noticed immediately, other birds will pick at the protruding material, often causing hemorrhage, infection, and death if quick action is not taken. There's a thread about prolapses here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 Thanks!! Will have a look at the thread now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 basically the vent is the end of a rube and the tube is partly inside out Like when you turn a pocket inside out Not as 'correct' as ANH's version! I hope your chook recovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Rotten things but they can recover from them if you can avoid infection and get the swelling down. Keep my fingers crossed for you that the vet could help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 just to update you, Marigold unfortunately had to be put down earlier. Thanks for helping me though guys! Thanks so much, Megan xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 So sorry Megan. Prolapses are really bad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 That is a shame. Sorry to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Sorry to hear your sad news about Marigold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I'm sorry Megan RIP Marigold ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 Thanks guys - you've all been really kind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Sorry to hear about Marigold I lost one of mine to a prolapse recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Aww, so sorry about Marigold, I do know how you feel, I had to have one of mine PTS due to a prolapse RIP Marigold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 sorry to hear about Marigold x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
