Jan 25, 2022 6:25:26 GMT
kaykay101
Brand New Budgie
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Post by kaykay101 on Jan 25, 2022 6:49:02 GMT
I work at a small family owned pet store and we breed budgies there. One of our females would not stop laying eggs and because of that she has had a prolapse. The store didn't want to pay the price for a vet visit and was thinking of having her put down. First though they offered if any of the employees wanted to take her home they could, as well as any items they needed for her. Nobody else could so I took her home as I wanted to give her a chance. I've been applying KY Jelly to the exposed tissue twice a day and providing her with foods that help control hormones like hemp hearts. Currently I'm keeping her in a 10g hospital set up with two chick perches, and a toy, and fresh water, dry and wet food available at all times. Besides a vet visit is there anything else I can do? I'm currently trying to get one set up for her but have been having a hard time. I also have created a GoFundMe as the vet visit for her is a cost I was not anticipating and any help is appreciated. Thank you!   |
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Post by jellybean on Jan 25, 2022 10:11:09 GMT
Can anyone offer advice to help this little hen.
Well done to you for taking her in and trying to help.
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Post by Hezz on Jan 26, 2022 0:06:03 GMT
You need to be a bit more proactive if you want to try to avoid a vet visit. Make sure your hands are clean (single-use gloves would be better), apply the KY jelly and try to push the prolapse back inside. You may need to do this several times. I should add, much will depend on the size of the prolapse.
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Jan 25, 2022 6:25:26 GMT
kaykay101
Brand New Budgie
Posts: 2
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Post by kaykay101 on Jan 26, 2022 2:26:19 GMT
You need to be a bit more proactive if you want to try to avoid a vet visit. Make sure your hands are clean (single-use gloves would be better), apply the KY jelly and try to push the prolapse back inside. You may need to do this several times. I should add, much will depend on the size of the prolapse. I've done this 3 times while she was still in the store, and 1 time after I got her home and let her settle, even holding a gauze over it for 1-2 minutes. As soon as she poops it pushes the prolapse back out. I am trying to get a vet visit but because coronavirus the area I live as well as anywhere within 1-2 hours (haven't called any further then that) has almost no avian vets and the ones we do have are filled up with appointments. |
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Post by Hezz on Jan 27, 2022 0:27:48 GMT
In that case you may well need to get expert help. A vet will do what they call a “purse string” to hold things in place while her internals tighten up (or not).
Most decent vets will allow you to drop off an emergency and they will attend as soon as they can. They would then call you to let you know what is happening.
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