Alis girls Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Went in to see girls this afternoon and noticed Rhoda has a prolapsed vent. I have followed instrutions to push gently back in with lubricant and also tried to clean her up and dry her off. Shes now in old rabbit hutch with corn and water and bedding. Chicken vet isnt there and those on know nothing I rang a friend and shes never had this prob with her girls. Her OH can dispatch - me and my OH have never done this and I dont want her to suffer but will have a go if necc. To add shes been wormed recently and did lay a shell less egg in cat box after her bath. Anything else or is all lost. Shes about 2 I think and got her from the friend whose other hens picked on her. Shes has layers pellets, calcuim and grit and mealworms more recently as moulting. This morning when I did check I didnt notice prolapse. This week shes laid 2 normal eggs. adv gratefully received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 What a shame. I used to always treat hens with a prolapse vent. Have had half a doz or so over the years and have managed to get them all back. However, every single one has prolapsed again, so I now cull. Hope you can sort something out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Ali I think I read somewhere that you can use haemorrhoid cream on vent.I suppose the problem is will it keep re occurring. If it is small I would keep her separate and give that a go.( it's also said to be good for bags under the eyes)not that I am suggesting you have any Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 I read that too re haem cream but then read not to use. So I bathed - gently pushed back with lubricant and held her for 5mins - I am not sure if its come out - left her quietly to recover from my efforts. I read the bit in chicken clinic re the sling but I cant see her letting me put a sling? bandage on - she enjoyed the bath. Will put a heat pad in tonight so she has some comfort. It says keep separate for 3 days - if she doesnt improve I will despatch. Thanks for advice - Eglutyne you live too far for me to bring her round for expert care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 Not sure what you class as small - its about the size of large egg?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 I decided as getting no better to ask friends OH to show me how to dispatch. Sad as now I am back to one hen again. Rhoda was a companion for my old bird. My friends other girls picked on her. She had 6+ happy months. RIP Rhoda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Sorry to hear that but it sounds like it was for the best. Well done for taking the decision. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 If the prolapsed oviduct is any larger than the top joint on your thumb, then it is unlikely to stay in. I hate to say this, but I wouldn't keep trying on a hen with a bad prolapse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Sorry to hear she didn't make it, but she had a good life and you did your best for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
