Vent Problem

[IaBlueGal]

Please help me! When I washed off the glob of droppings from my hens fanny, I found this protruding from her cloaca. I haven't noticed anything else unusual; her appetite seems to be alright. I have 6 other hens, however, so I can`t be 100% sure. What is it & what should I do?

Thank you!
Diane

 

[Isaac 0]

Cant see.Whats coming out from her butt?

 

[Eggcessive]

Could the white thing be a deflated egg membrane? That can be fairly common in some hens if an egg breaks inside. I would pull it out.

 

[SnarkyRTL]

My wife noticed our RIR was acting a little funny last week. and she had the same vent problem as your bird. When I looked deep inside I saw something that looked a little like a tumor, so I gently tugged at it and it came free! It was a partially formed egg shell all bunched up. We took it out, wiped her off and she's been back to normal (and laying normal eggs) since!

 

[IaBlueGal]

Thank you,everyone! The object was soft & flexible, but as it dried, became hardened, almost like a mini rawhide dog chew. So I suppose maybe it could be a deflated egg. When I tugged on it a bit, it didn't want to come out & I was afraid to pull too hard. Tomorrow, I will attempt to pull it out & see what happens. She is acting completely normal otherwise. Thanks again!

 

[IaBlueGal]

Good news! On inspection this morning, my hen had passed the object on her own! I'm so relieved! Thanks again for the help!