Was this a prolapse?

[Dianneg]

1.5 year old true blue whiting. Has been broody on and off since spring. Found her dead in the run this morning. Knew she was missing last night but couldn't find her in the dark. She had about 12 inches of intestine coming out of her vent and organs protruding. When I moved her around a yolk broke but the was no shell. There wasn't any sign of predation, the intestine and organs appeared intact. My question is would a prolapse cause that much of the intestine to protrude? Could a dog shaking her have caused that kind of injuries?

 

[Eggcessive]

It sounds like she might have had a prolapsed cloaca while being eggbound with a shell-less egg. Her prolapse with so much intestines visible was not something that she could have recovered from. Was there any sign of bleeding or sign of the chickens pecking or pulling on the prolapse? When others see red tissue poking out of the vent, they will peck at it, and may cause more injury or worsening of the prolapse. Sorry for your loss.

 

[Dianneg]

It sounds like she might have had a prolapsed cloaca while being eggbound with a shell-less egg. Her prolapse with so much intestines visible was not something that she could have recovered from. Was there any sign of bleeding or sign of the chickens pecking or pulling on the prolapse? When others see red tissue poking out of the vent, they will peck at it, and may cause more injury or worsening of the prolapse. Sorry for your loss.

Thanks for your reply! There really Were no signs of being pecked at. That's why I was so confused by the large amount of intestine but no external injuries. Do you know if long term broodiness will make a hen more prone to issues when she starts to lay again?

 

[Eggcessive]

Broodiness can cause poor food intake, which might lead to a calcium deficiency or dehydration. Those are 2 of many possible reasons for a prolapse. I always break hens as soon as they become broody. Or I do not let them sit for more than a month.

 

[Dianneg]

Broodiness can cause poor food intake, which might lead to a calcium deficiency or dehydration. Those are 2 of many possible reasons for a prolapse. I always break hens as soon as they become broody. Or I do not let them sit for more than a month.

Thanks, I have another broody, I'll definitely be keeping a close eye on her