Mallard Hen with Serious Butt Issues

[SamanthaSatt]

So, this is gonna get nasty fast. I have 4 Mallard hen and a drake. As I was locking all of my group up tonight, I noticed one of my hens butt area was wet looking. Upon looking closer I was able to see that her butt is unclinchted and wide open. All you can see inside is a wet poop but the edges of the butt hole is black... what could this possibly be? I’m so worried!

 

[birdmanmax]

Welcome to BYC.
The first thing I can think is a prolapse but we need more info and a picture would be great as nasty as it is. I would seclude her form the rest of the flock and keep her in a warm area.
Is there blood?
What are you feeding?
Anything different in the past few days?
I’m unsure here, but just trying to help this is all I have to offer without further information.

 

[SamanthaSatt]

Here is a picture. There is no blood and she is free range during the day but eats dog food and chicken laying pellets. There has not been any changes in her daily life!

 

[birdmanmax]

Well I would not call that a prolapse. It almost looks like she is being pecked on then again I’m unsure. I would clean her up and place antibiotic (make sure it’s not pain relief) ointment around the area. Give her plenty of baths and keep her clean. I would also provide some yogurt for her and put some electrolytes and minerals in her water. Hopefully someone can reply with better insight.

 

[SamanthaSatt]

Thank you!