Answer:

This trouble is found principally in old hens. It may be the result of:

• Overfeeding
• Too stimulating food
• The excessive feeding of egg foods and condition powder
• Inflammation of the oviduct
• Constipation or straining to expel large eggs.
  

A large red colored mass protrudes from the vent, becomes inflamed and gangrene may result.

Treatment should commence in the early stages of the disease. An examination should be made with a view to ascertaining if an egg has become fastened in the passage, in which case treat as recommended on another page for Egg Bound.

Give 4 drops of fluid extract of ergot. Apply lard or vaseline to the parts and return them by gentle pressure.