Blood coming from vent during AI?

[Weeg]

Hey everyone, I feel like I've been posting a lot of threads lately, so thanks in advance for all the help!
Today me and a friend did a second trial with Artificial Insemination to create bantam Easter Eggers. We are using her bantam roosters to inseminate her EE hens. Last time we inseminated, Diva did have some blood in the semen. I blamed that on a scab he had above his vent that broke during the process. So I'm not sure if it was the same issue as last time. This time, the scab was gone, and I still noticed there was a small amount of blood. The fluid was pink when we got it in the pipette. Is this normal? I'm assuming its not. What is the likely cause of this? Thanks for any help! I appreciate it.

 

[fin-dachickmasta]

I have never heard of AI on chickens so sadly I can not help at all!

 

[Weeg]

I have never heard of AI on chickens so sadly I can not help at all!

Thats alright, thanks for bumping the thread. Hopefully other will see it soon.

 

[Weeg]

Bumping. Planning on doing AI again this Wednesday, so I can get photos then if necessary.

 

[Weeg]

@azygous @Eggcessive @Wyorp Rock Not sure if you have any experience with this specific situation.
@JacinLarkwell @MysteryChicken I know you breed frequently, have you ever had this issue?

 

[cherrynberry]

Hey everyone, I feel like I've been posting a lot of threads lately, so thanks in advance for all the help!
Today me and a friend did a second trial with Artificial Insemination to create bantam Easter Eggers. We are using her bantam roosters to inseminate her EE hens. Last time we inseminated, Diva did have some blood in the semen. I blamed that on a scab he had above his vent that broke during the process. So I'm not sure if it was the same issue as last time. This time, the scab was gone, and I still noticed there was a small amount of blood. The fluid was pink when we got it in the pipette. Is this normal? I'm assuming its not. What is the likely cause of this? Thanks for any help! I appreciate it.

Oh interesting. I will be watching!

 

[MysteryChicken]

It could be a testicular issue, like infection, or some other cause. Just an educated guess. I haven't done AI yet, but will once I begin breeding.

 

[Eggcessive]

No sorry I have no experience with that.

 

[Kiki]

What exactly are you doing to this rooster?
Did you happen to film/record it?

 

[Weeg]

What exactly are you doing to this rooster?
Did you happen to film/record it?

We didn't record it, though we can this Wednesday.
I used the method showed in this video-