chickanne Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 A newbie, Reggie, had a prolapse on Sunday and had it pecked by her so called friends. I followed advice I found here and stuffed her bits back inside with a bit of heamorrhoid cream and isolated her. To my surprise she made it through the night and next day until I could get her to the vet for antibiotics. At first I had to force her even drink but she was well enough today for me to tackle the problem of very dirty knickers! The greasy cream and accumulated poo was really hard to get off her feathers and she still has a crust of it on the skin of her vent. I have left it for now as she had had enough but would welcome any suggestions as to how to get this off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Awww, poor little thing. I think it would be OK to use vaseline or Sudocrem on her although others may have better advice. These soften things and make it easier for them to come off. I hope she makes a good recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Sorry to hear about her problems, hope that it stayed in after she laid again. If it's hard, then soaking will be the only way to get it off. A light coating of Sudocrem will soothe the skin and prevent any further sticking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickanne Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share Posted April 28, 2016 Thank you for prompt responses. She has been preening this evening after her wash and blow dry. Fiesty madam even jumped up onto the kitchen table. Am devising plans for segregated living arrangements in WIR. Will buy discordant tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Just noticed that you're not far from me, so shout if you have any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickanne Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share Posted April 28, 2016 Thanks for that,Dogmother, it's been pretty intense this week taking her into work and keeping her going. And I worry she is straining and still pushing part of her bum out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 She might well prolapse again; it depends largely on how big the prolapse was. I am afraid that a prolapse bigger than the last joint of your thumb will usually come back out again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickanne Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 Agree it's 50:50 chance I think. She seems to be straining to poo and this makes her rear pop out. If she were eating more she'd have more poo to push against instead of the rabbit droppings she's making. If you are passing Flecknoe I would welcome a second opinion. Thanks Dogmother, I have PM you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickanne Posted May 8, 2016 Author Share Posted May 8, 2016 Well, we are over a week on and Madam is still with us. She is much stronger and eating well, putting on weight and acting normally. That's the good news, however she is still accumulating secretions around her derierre that do not look good. No right activity either - a good thing, I think. My problem is, will she ever be safe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 God ot hear that she is better in herself. Sometimes the odd hen just has a daggy bottom - I had one. Just keep an eye on her and keep it clean... you are doing everything that you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickanne Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 Reggie pts today. Brave little girl survived the initial trauma, put on weight and was so healthy she started to form eggs. Unfortunately, her insides did not heal in a way that would let an egg out. She was muched loved for the short period of time we knew her. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Bless her, you made the right decision though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Awww sorry she didn't make it, you did all you could for her xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
