Looks like bottom side of a quail blew out causing the bird to die. Anyone seen this before?

[clalso]

Hello folks. Had a quail hen die today. Looked to me as if the laying end of the hen blew out. I thought maybe it was because I gave them a treat of white bread but not sure. Maybe she died and the other birds pecked at her bottom side. Anyone seen this before? Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[Sill]

How old was this hen? Cloacal prolapse is more common in older laying hens but can happen at any age. It can also happen to any egg laying species. I had a tortoise die from it.

I suspect your other quail pecked at the prolapse causing the damage you are seeing. They can't help but peck at something pink or red and once there is a little blood they will really go after it!

Sorry this happened to your hen.