Silkie chick with bloody mass at vent - pics - HELP!

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kittyacid

kittyacid

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My five week old Silkie chick has a bloody blob sticking out from her vent. I saw one of the other chicks peck at it and she squealed and ran to hide. Could this be a prolapse or is she too young? She is on medicated chick starter and is acting fine. Her fur is messy because she has been eating watermelon. Please help.

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Clean her off with antibacterial soap Rinse with water mixed with povidone iodine. It looks somewhat like a prolapse, but that does seem young. If after cleaning it still looks like prolapse, apply some preparation H. Keep her separated until well-healed.
 
Do I try to push it in after washing? If it isn't prolapse and I put prep H on it, will I hurt her? I have no experience here.
 
I washed her and put prep H on the part sticking out. I gently pushed it in, but she was squirming and straining to get away and when she did, it would stick out further. I would really appreciate any advice. Thanks.
 
I read your post and I have no idea. I don't even have chickens, just quail but I feel bad that nobody has posted anything so just take this as a bump.
Good luck
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