Muscovy duck just started laying now bleeding!

[cmillerrun89]

one of my muscovies was looking pretty disheveled (unhealthy looking feathers on her back and neck) but recently started laying. Picked her up to put her in the bath and noticed she was missing all her feathers from one side of her vent, there was fresh blood and her vent area is sticking out and hanging quite a bit. I’m waiting for my husband to get home so I can assess where the bleeding is coming from. I feel so terrible! My drake is known for pulling some neck feathers but she’s the only one that looks this beat up. I don’t even know where to begin! Help! Is this from bullying of the other hens? Rats? Ah!

 

[casportpony]

Sounds like she might have a prolapse. Can you bring her inside where it's clean until you and your husband can take a closer look? If possible, post pictures too.

 

[cmillerrun89]

Sounds like she might have a prolapse. Can you bring her inside where it's clean until you and your husband can take a closer look? If possible, post pictures too.

I’m getting ready to bring her inside now but idk if I’ll be able to get pictures without him home yet to help. Should I put her in a warm bath first to clear the area for a better look?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Yes let her bathe that will clean her up so you can get a good look at what's going on.

 

[chickens really]

Are they in with Chickens at all?

 

[cmillerrun89]

Are they in with Chickens at all?

Nope, just with three other ducks

 

[casportpony]

Yes let her bathe that will clean her up so you can get a good look at what's going on.

I agree.

 

[cmillerrun89]

From what I can see on my own quick look the bleeding is coming from higher up on the back where feathers have been pulled. The whole vent looks like a total mess and very painful. It’s hanging and puckered something awful. Looks to be empty.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Is a drake in the mix?

 

[cmillerrun89]

I’m hearing a grinding/churning noise coming from her butt. This is the best picture I can get right now.