Nina14 Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Hi, I just picked up one of my chickens and she has what looks like a small red ball coming out of her vent. does anyone know what this is please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 It sounds as if it could be a prolapse - a bit like piles. It can be serious, if the vets is still open I would get her checked out. They can be replaced, but it's no always successful, but if left out then she is likely to be pecked by the other hens and suffer bleeding and complications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nina14 Posted May 26, 2010 Author Share Posted May 26, 2010 Hi vet engaged will keep trying, just had a look and its gone back in, is this ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Good that it has gone back in Nina Details about prolapse can be found **here** for future reference, also gives advice about trying to stop them laying for a few days to give her body a chance to recover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
