can you prevent prolapsed vent?

[princess araucana]

I have a hen who whenever she poops a cherry sized red lump pops out first then goes back in after she poops.
Is this like a hemorrhoid?
seems like a bad sign.
she lays an egg everyday fine.

can I prevent a horrible prolapsed vent?


p.s. I love backyardchickens.com !!!!

 

[JennsPeeps]

Sounds like a partially-prolapsed vent. have you tried Prep H and a dark room for a while to help it heal?

I wonder if reducing her calcium intake would help the eggs be softer so that they don't do damage on their way out?