Intestines coming out?

[LaNelle]

As a new chicken enthusiast, it appears one of the hen's intestines are coming out of her rectum and I have absolutely no idea what to do, if anything, or what might have caused this. Any information would be appreciated.

 

[sussexgal]

Oh Sweetness! She has a prolapse..... I'm bumping you so folks with more experience can help you out....

 

[barnyardmom]

I have never had luck saving the ones with this problem. In the past I have been told it was from too much humidity in the incubator. (is this a new hatchling? and is it from an incubator?) I have resorted to culling the ones born like this, or else watch them die a slow death. WISH I could say somthing positive.

 

[sussexgal]

Have you tried a search on here for prolapse? In the past there has been some good info on the topic....

 

[LaNelle]

Thanks for the info. I did search prolapse and found good info. My son treated the hen today, with sugar - and we'll see what tomorrow brings!!!