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Post by cks4me on Jun 26, 2010 6:35:50 GMT -6
I looked at one of my chicks this morning and it looked like she may have an abscess' on her vent but when I took her in and looked at her closer it looked like her uterus, or something from inside, was popping out. I think they have uterus but something was coming out. I gently pushed it back in and everything looked normal but I put her in separate crate and will check her later. Has any one had anything like this happen? and what did you do? thks for input.
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Post by Timbo on Jun 26, 2010 14:29:49 GMT -6
Are you the one that called me today. Well I'm going thru some of my books to see what i can find on this. Maybe someone has personal experience in the problem and can help you. Just keep a eye on her and keep us up to date on any changes. Thanks.
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Post by 8bells on Jun 26, 2010 17:29:49 GMT -6
The following is from Gail Damerow's "Chicken Health Handbook" :
"Prolapsed Oviduct, also called "blowout" or "pickout" is a condition in which the lower part of the hen's oviduct turns inside out and protrudes through the vent. Prolapse occurs most often when a hen starts laying at too young an age, is too fat, or lays unusually large eggs. Caught in time, the prolapse can sometimes be reversed by applying a hemorrhoidal cream (such as Preparation H) and isolating the hen until she approves. Otherwise, the other chickens will pick at her vent, eventually pulling out her oviduct and intestines and causing the hen to die from hemorrhage and shock. Not all vent picking is due to prolapse, but instead may result from faulty management - feeders, waterers and roosts may be positioned in such a way that birds below can pick on the vents of birds above."
The concensus is to keep her isolated, as otherwise the other hens will keep pecking at it.
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Post by cks4me on Jun 28, 2010 6:24:44 GMT -6
I took her to a friend in Collierville who thinks he may be able to help her. Yes I am the one who called you Timbo. I hate this for her she is so pretty. She had layed a huge egg the other day, I think it was her any way, and suspect that may have been some of what happened. I will let you know what happens.
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Post by 8bells on Jun 28, 2010 15:34:12 GMT -6
The following excerpt is from the Merck Vet. Manual:
When an egg is laid, the vagina everts through the cloaca to deliver the egg. If there has been injury to the vagina, such as from a large egg, or if the hen is fat, the vagina may not retract immediately. This may result in cannibalism. When the protruding organ is pecked by others in the flock, the complete oviduct and parts of the adjacent intestinal tract may be pulled from the abdominal cavity (“peckout”). Alternatively, the vagina swells, cannot retract, and remains prolapsed (“blowout”). The hen dies from shock. A high incidence has been associated with excessive/premature photostimulation, early laying (inadequate body size), large eggs, double-yolked eggs, and obesity. Cannibalism may be prevented by beak trimming, maintaining appropriate stocking density, and avoiding nutritional deficiencies.
Hope all goes well.
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Post by Timbo on Jun 28, 2010 19:02:43 GMT -6
Great Job 8bells. I need to get some better vet books. I hope your hen recovers.
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Post by 8bells on Jun 29, 2010 1:01:54 GMT -6
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Post by cks4me on Jun 29, 2010 6:24:37 GMT -6
8bells thanks for the manual. My biggest issue is what to do for her. I suspect what caused it was a huge egg I found in the nest, although I don't know that for sure. I will let you know what happens thks for the responses everyone.
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Post by 8bells on Jun 29, 2010 16:32:01 GMT -6
Several sites recommend Preparation H. They say that it might help.
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