Pasty butt? (Vent pictures⚠️)

[reddirtbirds]

About five days ago I noticed this hen having some droppings around her vent. I wasn’t super alarmed by that because it seems that new-to-lay hens get that often times. However, I examined her yesterday to find this.

it’s almost like the dripping is connected to the lining of her cloaca? I bathed her yesterday and let her soak and it didn’t loosen. I’ve only seen her strain to poop once in the entire five days, her droppings are normal, and she acts completely herself. Any ideas on what’s going on here?

 

[Isaac 0]

Hi there, sorry no one was able to respond, how is your bird doing?

 

[Shadrach]

About five days ago I noticed this hen having some droppings around her vent. I wasn’t super alarmed by that because it seems that new-to-lay hens get that often times. However, I examined her yesterday to find this. View attachment 2134397
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it’s almost like the dripping is connected to the lining of her cloaca? I bathed her yesterday and let her soak and it didn’t loosen. I’ve only seen her strain to poop once in the entire five days, her droppings are normal, and she acts completely herself. Any ideas on what’s going on here?

I'm not sure bathing is the way forward. While unpleasant, I would suggest breaking the lumps with your finger nails and attempt to get the area clear of poop. Once that is done, you will have a better idea of what you are dealing with.
The quill ends to her feathers can also be scraped clean with a finger nail.
So remember to wash your hands before and after, and post some new clear close up pics after if there still seems to be a problem.

 

[reddirtbirds]

It’s all cleared up! She’s back to normal fully. I ended up having to beak up the clumps

 

[Isaac 0]