Large bloody mass on my hens butt! What is this?

[fatbeamie]

Please help. I have a 3 1/2 yr old hen that I keep seperate from the flock due to the rooster attacking her. I had to go away for three days, she was fine yesterday when I got home, but this morning she has this large bloody mass on her butt. What in the world could this be? She hasn't started laying again from the "winter break" and I thought due to her age she may be slowing down a bit. Could the be some kind of egg blockage? Any advise would be appreciated!

 

[DonyaQuick]

Could it be vent prolapse? I have not had to deal with that myself but read up on it recently when I had an egg bound hen since it is something that can occur with stuck eggs. This article describes some about it (although no photos) https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ng-from-vent-prolapse-oh-my-what-to-do.76124/ and if you search "vent prolapse" you'll find other threads with pictures to compare against to see if it matches your case.

 

[Eggcessive]

Yes, that is a vent prolapse or prolapsed cloaca. Does it appear to have an egg inside it? The red tissue must be kept moist with honey or a mild ointment so the tissue does not dry out and die until it can be pushed back inside. Vetericyn or a similar wound spray can be used. It may keep coming out when she strains to lay or poop. Keep any droppings washed off, and a warm soak can help with that. Make sure that she can poop. Keep her separated so the others will not peck and injure it. Calcium tablet with D3 can be given if she is also trying to pass an egg. Here is another article to read:
https://the-chicken-chick.com/prolapse-vent-causes-treatment-graphic/

 

[fatbeamie]

Yes, that is a vent prolapse or prolapsed cloaca. Does it appear to have an egg inside it? The red tissue must be kept moist with honey or a mild ointment so the tissue does not dry out and die until it can be pushed back inside. Vetericyn or a similar wound spray can be used. It may keep coming out when she strains to lay or poop. Keep any droppings washed off, and a warm soak can help with that. Make sure that she can poop. Keep her separated so the others will not peck and injure it. Calcium tablet with D3 can be given if she is also trying to pass an egg. Here is another article to read:
https://the-chicken-chick.com/prolapse-vent-causes-treatment-graphic/

Thank you so much. I can't see if there is an egg inside it, it's very bloody and dripping. I did manage to get her into a warm bath, but couldn't hold her in there for very long. I wiped as much stuff off as I could. I have poultry+aid and sprayed that around it as much as I could. Really can't tell if she can poop.

 

[coach723]

Honey can also be useful in these situations. It's mildly antibacterial, keeps it moist and can help with the swelling. Applying plain white sugar can also help with the swelling.

 

[Eggcessive]

Keep an eye for any droppings while she is separated. Does it look like her vent was pecked by the chickens when she had the prolapse? Is the bleeding stopping? Is she straining any?

 

[fatbeamie]

Yes, that is a vent prolapse or prolapsed cloaca. Does it appear to have an egg inside it? The red tissue must be kept moist with honey or a mild ointment so the tissue does not dry out and die until it can be pushed back inside. Vetericyn or a similar wound spray can be used. It may keep coming out when she strains to lay or poop. Keep any droppings washed off, and a warm soak can help with that. Make sure that she can poop. Keep her separated so the others will not peck and injure it. Calcium tablet with D3 can be given if she is also trying to pass an egg. Here is another article to read:
https://the-chicken-chick.com/prolapse-vent-causes-treatment-graphic/

Thank you, see passed an egg out the morning, very large and intact, however the large bloody mass is still there. It looked like there was some poop this morning in her cage, but I haven't seen anymore. She is only eating and drinking a very little, I will keep putting the ointment on it. I'm confused as to how to get the mass to shrink.

 

[fatbeamie]

Keep an eye for any droppings while she is separated. Does it look like her vent was pecked by the chickens when she had the prolapse? Is the bleeding stopping? Is she straining any?

She is separated from the flock due to the rooster started to attack her a few months ago. She seemed to blossom not having to deal with him, however it's been since November that she has laid an egg. She did pass one out this morning, I don't see how she got it out considering how large that mass is.

 

[fatbeamie]

Yes, that is a vent prolapse or prolapsed cloaca. Does it appear to have an egg inside it? The red tissue must be kept moist with honey or a mild ointment so the tissue does not dry out and die until it can be pushed back inside. Vetericyn or a similar wound spray can be used. It may keep coming out when she strains to lay or poop. Keep any droppings washed off, and a warm soak can help with that. Make sure that she can poop. Keep her separated so the others will not peck and injure it. Calcium tablet with D3 can be given if she is also trying to pass an egg. Here is another article to read:
https://the-chicken-chick.com/prolapse-vent-causes-treatment-graphic/

Thank you, I have given her a few soaks with epsom salts and this morning she passed a very large egg, intact but she still has a huge mass and seems to be in distress, she is sitting all puffed out pressed against her cage. She is separated from the others and in the house with me. I'm trying to keep it as moist as I can, but I feel it is too large to push back into her.

 

[fatbeamie]

Honey can also be useful in these situations. It's mildly antibacterial, keeps it moist and can help with the swelling. Applying plain white sugar can also help with the swelling.

Thank you, I will try the honey, the mass doesn't seem to be going down any.