can hens have piles?

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shetan

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can hens have piles?
« on: May 17, 2010, 16:44 »
well the subject says it all.

my rhodey has a big red fleshy 'blob' coming out of her vent. she laid an egg yesterday but nothing today.


what can this fleshy thing be?

do i need to get her to a vet? i've never seen this before. please help!


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Re: can hens have piles?
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2010, 16:47 »
That is a prolapse and can be VERY serious.

Piles cream will help to reduce the swelling (after making sure the tissue is clean).  You may be able to gently ease it back inside then.

She will need to be stopped from laying eggs or it will come out again.  Reduce feeding to about a quarter of what she usually eats and keep her in very low light.

My choice would be to get a vet to look at her in case any of the tissue has become necrotic or infected.

Let us know how she gets on !

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Re: can hens have piles?
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2010, 16:53 »
I agree with Aunt Sally really she needs a vet  :(
Staffies are softer than you think.

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Re: can hens have piles?
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2010, 16:55 »
forgot to add - keep her away from the other hens as they will more than likely peck at the area and draw blood  :(

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Re: can hens have piles?
« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2010, 16:59 »
ok i'm taking her in now.

thanks

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Re: can hens have piles?
« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2010, 17:17 »
Fingers crossed for her !!!!

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Re: can hens have piles?
« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2010, 17:34 »
How did you get on with your hen?

Hope she's been sorted  :)

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Re: can hens have piles?
« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2010, 17:58 »
she died on the way :(

my only egg laying hen....




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Re: can hens have piles?
« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2010, 18:15 »
she died on the way :(

my only egg laying hen....

What a shame, I feel so sorry for you  :(
All lives are precious.

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Re: can hens have piles?
« Reply #9 on: May 17, 2010, 18:16 »
 :(  Poor chook :(

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Re: can hens have piles?
« Reply #10 on: May 17, 2010, 18:25 »
so sorry  :( xx



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