Dead chicken

[dpt]

I found a dead chicken today; probably my most most friendly one, a Black Australorp. The only thing I noticed is that her vent is bloody and fleshy – almost like some of the inside flesh was inverted out. It is about 10 degrees out last night and the rest seem fine. Does not look like she was pecked at all. It did look like she had been on top of the watering station as there was blood on it. The water was frozen this morning (as is most mornings right now) and looks like it the tray had been pecked with chickens trying to get water. Thanks

 

[HorseFeatherz NV]

Poor girl, sounds like a prolapse.

for you

 

[PeakyBeaky]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[SilverPhoenix]

Yes, it sounds like she was the victim of a prolapse. It happens sometimes...

Sorry for your loss.

 

[dpt]

It was not much tissue; maybe the about half the size of a golf ball. Is that enough for a prolapse? She was one of my favorites; very friendly. Thanks

 

[Miss Lydia]

I haven't had that happen to any of mine yet but from all I've read thats what it sounds like. How old was she and had she been laying before this happened? so sorry for your loss.

 

[Judy]

She may have prolapsed because she was eggbound or an internal layer and couldn't push out what felt like needed to come out. You may be able to figure it out if you do a necropsy.

 

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