Prolapsed Vent?

[Friendly_Lurker]

This is a 1 year old BB Red hen. She lives with several other BB Red roosters and hens, plus one disabled full sized hen and a mixed half sized rooster. I just noticed this yesterday; is it prolapsed vent? I don’t think the other birds have noticed it and they’re not pecking at her. Otherwise, she looks fine and hasn’t had any problems before. I also haven’t seen any especially large eggs that might have caused this. Do I need to do something?

 

[Chickensandhorsesforlife]

just try to watch her, and if it gets worse, push it in, but other that that, let her be

 

[coach723]

I use honey, apply all over the prolapse to keep it moist, it will also help with swelling. Gently push it back in and hold for a few minutes. She may be trying to pass a large egg, or a malformed or soft shelled egg, which can cause it also. Make sure it doesn't get pecked, that will be much worse. If you insert a gloved, lubed finger, 1 -2 inches into the vent, you can see if you feel anything that she may be trying to pass. I usually crate mine til I know what's going on so I can monitor and make sure they aren't injured. If she's trying to pass something, then a calcium citrate +D tablet once a day will help with contractions.

 

[LaFleche]

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This is a 1 year old BB Red hen. She lives with several other BB Red roosters and hens, plus one disabled full sized hen and a mixed half sized rooster. I just noticed this yesterday; is it prolapsed vent? I don’t think the other birds have noticed it and they’re not pecking at her. Otherwise, she looks fine and hasn’t had any problems before. I also haven’t seen any especially large eggs that might have caused this. Do I need to do something?

She might have just laid an egg and came out of the nest before her vent resettled. So check her again this evening.

I advise against holding chickens by their legs (or wings) as this might cause joint problems.

 

[LaFleche]

So, how is she doing today? Is her vent better?

 

[Friendly_Lurker]

So, how is she doing today? Is her vent better?

I think so. She's my sister's hen and I haven't looked in on her recently. My sister hasn't noticed any problems, though.

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