Update: I decided to squeeze the protrusion because it felt hard and “chunky” as I described earlier. After some manipulation (and a couple groans from Ruth), this came out. It is approximately 1-1/2 x 2 inches and is hard. What is it? She seemed relieved after its removal, but is still...
My 3 year-old hen was fine Sunday, then began sitting alone with her feathers fluffed out Monday. I brought her into the house and noticed a lot of poop around her vent, so I bathed her and kept her in a crate over night. She was eating and drinking fine at that time. She has steadily declined...