Bloody, sore vent

[Ecochic]

Hello,

I have three hens and am having my first emergency. I went out this morning and found blood in the coop. My barred Plymouth rock (she's about 10 months old) had a very bloody vent and is missing a bunch of feathers. I bathed her and sprayed it with bactine to clean things up and get a better look. She is eating, drinking and pooping fine and is still fairly active. I have attached 2 photos (sorry, a bit gruesome).

 

[fried green eggs]

Hi &

. If your other chickens see blood they will continue to peck at her. Blue Kote (purple antiseptic spay) will treat and hide wounds.

 

[Ecochic]

Ok, great. I have her in a crate in the house right now. Should I keep her in until it heals up better or spray her and put her back out? Thanks so much!

 

[fried green eggs]

It doesn't look real bad right now. Spray and put back out. If she is kept away from the others longer - you will need to put her in a crate for a few days or something to reintroduce her. Try giving a suet block or something fun for them to peck at - may help with boredom. Double check that she doesn't have lice or mites and didn't do this to herself. Good Luck : )

 

[Ecochic]

Thank you so much! It's been so bitter cold and snowy that they don't want to leave the coop much and I know they are getting bored. I will get a suet block to try. She looks really good other than being pecked apart! The other two always seem to pick on her. Thanks again for responding!

 

[fried green eggs]

Hopefully Spring will come early for all of us! You might also try giving them a can of tuna (or part of one) once every couple days. Sometimes they need more protein in there diet to stop feather pecking. Good Luck.