Laura007 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 One of my chooks has what im fairly surw is a prolapsed vent. Ive mamaged to pop it back in but within 15 mins its out again. Ive tried again but its proving really difficult and doesn't seem to want to stay in. She seems bright and alert and is drinking but I dont know how long she will stay like that. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Trip to the vet. I had a hen with a prolapse. First time I managed to get it in and it stayed in for a few months. Second time got it back in, but she was really unhappy and trip to the vet for her to be pts sadly. There are sites that tell you to cover the prolapse with honey to shrink it, but no personal experience with it and not much faith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyRoo Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, Cat tails said: There are sites that tell you to cover the prolapse with honey to shrink it, but no personal experience with it and not much faith. No experience of it either, but there could be something in it: honey has anti-bacterial properties and can also work as a mild astringent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Hope she's okay. It's so hard when they are unwell xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 Ive separated her from the others, she still drinking but I dont think she is massively happy. I keep checking on her but i think a trip to the vet might be in order if it doesn't improve. She was such a happy chicken aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 It really depends on how big it is but that fact that you got it in and it stayed in for a bit is good. Sugar is also an astringent so will draw moisture out and shrink it. I would pop it back in and keep her in a warm dark box overnight, if it comes out again take her to a chicken savvy vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted June 27, 2018 Author Share Posted June 27, 2018 It was out again and water is just going right through her so ive taken her to the vet. She is now scratching around for corn in the big coupe in the sky. 🐔🌽🌈 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyRoo Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Laura007 said: It was out again and water is just going right through her so ive taken her to the vet. She is now scratching around for corn in the big coupe in the sky. 🐔🌽🌈 Oh no! Was there nothing the vet could do to help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted June 27, 2018 Author Share Posted June 27, 2018 9 minutes ago, AndyRoo said: Oh no! Was there nothing the vet could do to help? Unfortunately not. It was the best thing for her. I know she's not suffering now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Dav Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 I had success with my of my girls who had a prolapse with Haemorrhoid cream. Just applied it (was wearing my marigolds) and kept her separate for a few days. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Laura007 I know it’s hard because it’s tempting to keep them going in the hope things will improve, but I don’t think it’s fair when you can’t explain to the animal what’s going on and that it might get better. You did the right thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyRoo Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 3 hours ago, Laura007 said: Unfortunately not. It was the best thing for her. I know she's not suffering now. Oh dear. I'm sorry to hear that, it's horrible to lose one of your pets. Hope you're ok! *hug* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted June 27, 2018 Author Share Posted June 27, 2018 Thanks. Its such a shame, she was a lovely chicken. This is her having her first dust bath after we rescued her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Sorry to hear it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Sorry to hear that Laura. Generally, if the prolapse is bigger than the end of your thumb, it is unlikely to stay in. sadly, treating any larger prolapses is a bit of a one way street - they need to be despatched. She had a good life with you though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natspringy Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 So sorry to hear. Hope you're okay. Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
