Posts by Childwanderer

Her vent seems closed and is covered with feathers like normal. However, she seems really distressed. At least some of the distress is surely caused by her separation from the rest of the flock. (I have her quarantined so I can monitor...

Here are some pictures of her before the thing fell off.  

I think we have been dealing with a similar problem. I got some answers on this thread-http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/768705/adult-female-medical-emergency/10

*Warning: scroll down for nasty photos*

Yeah, it seemed kind of like the leathery egg we found earlier today when I touched it. (wearing gloves)

*Update*   That. Was. Bizarre.   The duck, also known as "Mud", appears to be doing fine.   We let her bathe in clean warm water to relax her. I got a good look at her and saw that the organ/protrusion/thing...

Thank you, Amiga.

Okay. Any clues what causes this? by the way, her appetite has not apparently been affected. She's hunting june bugs like nobody's business.