Hen possible blood in poop after attack.

[Bear and Dart]

This morning a bear took all but one of our hens. She looks fine but I think there may be blood in her poop, is it something to do with stres from the attack? What could cause that?

 

[Bear and Dart]

This morning a bear took all but one of our hens. She looks fine but I think there may be blood in her poop, is it something to do with stres from the attack? What could cause that?View attachment 2246380

Or is it just because I fed them beats yesterday?

 

[coach723]

It could definitely be the beets. Also possible that the dyes in that colored newspaper have run from the moisture in the droppings. I would put some towels down, and see what they look like there.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Or is it just because I fed them beats yesterday?

Beets might have stained the poop. It happens to all of us if we eat beets. It should clear up soon. Make sure she's eating, & drinking plenty?

 

[MysteryChicken]

It could definitely be the beets. Also possible that the dyes in that colored newspaper have run from the moisture in the droppings. I would put some towels down, and see what they look like there.

We posted at the same time.

 

[Bear and Dart]

It could definitely be the beets. Also possible that the dyes in that colored newspaper have run from the moisture in the droppings. I would put some towels down, and see what they look like there.

Ok

 

[Bear and Dart]

Beets might have stained the poop. It happens to all of us if we eat beets. It should clear up soon. Make sure she's eating, & drinking plenty?

When I put her in her temporary dog crate she started eating food right away, from what I can see she’s been drinking aswell.

 

[coach723]

If she seems OK then it was very likely just the beets. Berries and watermelon can sometimes do the same thing. Always good to be aware when there is a change in droppings, and diet can certainly be a reason. I would keep an eye on her, make sure she's OK after the attack, and no red foods and see if it resolves.

 

[MysteryChicken]

When I put her in her temporary dog crate she started eating food right away, from what I can see she’s been drinking aswell.

That's a good sign, so I don't think you have anything to worry about.

 

[Bear and Dart]

Thank you everyone!