Blood and more from vent

[bleith]

I've had chickens a long time. Never any real trouble. I currently have 4 birds that are 3 1/2 yrs old. I have black australorp hen that has blood oozing from vent. When I laid her down it appears that her insides seem to want to come out. Her belly is hanging really low between her legs. Any suggestions

 

[Eggcessive]

I suspect she could have cancer of her reproductive system or possible liver failure and ascites (water belly.) With liver disease, bleeding can be a problem. I think that I would put her down, especially if she seems in pain or uncomfortable. Or tomorrow, I would take her to a vet to get an opinion. Sorry about your hen.

 

[Eggcessive]

Would you be able to post a picture? Could she have had a prolapsed vent that was pecked by the other chickens? That would be my only concern rather than cancer.

 

[bleith]

Doesn't appear to be any pecking. Blood seams to be coming out from within and not on the surface and have never had a pecking problem in the past. 2 days ago she seemed fine. Very sudden Thx for advice