*Graphic* THREE cockerels prolapsed, whats going on? Suggestions appreciated!

[Mary's Backyard Chickens]

OMG I CANT LOOK AT IT

 

[pennyJo1960]

OMG I CANT LOOK AT IT

I do understand but have seen worse I am so sorry

 

[micstrachan]

Oh, wow. Those poor guys. Hmm... blockage causing intestinal pressure? What does their diet consist of, and do they always have access to grit?

 

[mymilliefleur]

no in a rooster that is left did this to the others maybe mounting them ? Have never heard of that before but nothing ever say never

I've never seen them mount each other, I don't even think they are crowing yet. I guess it's still a possibility though.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Oh, wow. Those poor guys. Hmm... blockage causing intestinal pressure? What does their diet condist of, and do they always have access to grit?

Wondering the same thing.....

 

[mymilliefleur]

Oh, wow. Those poor guys. Hmm... blockage causing intestinal pressure? What does their diet condist of, and do they always have access to grit?

They are fed 18% grower, and get a slice a pumpkin once or twice a week. They are kept in a tractor, so they also eat bugs/grass. They have access to grit free choice.

 

[BantyChooks]

Interesting. Can't say I've ever seen this before.

 

[micstrachan]

Some sort of intestinal infection causing severe inflammation?

 

[BantyChooks]

@casportpony sounds like something in your dept.

 

[mymilliefleur]

Update: No more prolapses so far. I've been letting the remaining three roosters free range all the time now. I checked their body condition the other day and they have really put on a lot of weight and gotten big. They spend most of their time next to the bantams run trying to entice the hens over the fence.