Blood feathers?

[kkelly003]

Hi..

.I am a first time chicken owner and have four 2 week old baby chicks.

I came home from work today, went to check on the chicks and noticed one of my buff orpingtons had blood tinged feathers to the right of her anus/vent....she seems fine otherwise...i have not noticed any of the other chicks picking at her.
I've heard of blood feathers...could this be the case and if so , what do i do?

Thanks! Kim

 

[mnferalkitty]

I dont think it is blood feathers, chicks often peck other chicks in the vent area even if you don't see them doing it, can you half the brooder and seperate them awhile?

 

[kkelly003]

yes....should i put her in alone or with another?
thanks!

 

[kkelly003]

thanks!
i can separate....do i put her in alone or with aonther?

 

[mnferalkitty]

alone until it heals then the others wont peck it