Issa brown - bloody butt

[BigBlueHen53]

Yes, that is a nice set up! And it does looks like they are getting layer pellets. Thanks for the pics, that helps clarify everything. I hope you get to the bottom of the problem!

 

[Soccerjen3]

Can you show a picture of her vent if possible? Is there any prolapse or injury to the vent seen? The blood could be from vent pecking, especially if there was a prolapse, which can sometimes go back in on it’s own. Vent pecking is from agression by other chickens or roosters, and there can be many different reasons for it. But if there is a prolapse or blood coming from something bleeding inside the vent, that needs ro be addressed. I would separate her for now.

This is something I have not thought of. I will pay attention tomorrow and let you know. She was isolated today and tonight. I’m hoping cleaning her up won’t draw other chickens pecking her

 

[BigBlueHen53]

If anything, cleaning her will probably help. Blood will attract pecking. Good luck!

 

[Eggcessive]

Did you see any injury around her vent and are you able to get a picture?

 

[Soccerjen3]

Did you see any injury around her vent and are you able to get a picture?

This is the best I could do!

 

[Soccerjen3]

Can you show a picture of her vent if possible? Is there any prolapse or injury to the vent seen? The blood could be from vent pecking, especially if there was a prolapse, which can sometimes go back in on it’s own. Vent pecking is from agression by other chickens or roosters, and there can be many different reasons for it. But if there is a prolapse or blood coming from something bleeding inside the vent, that needs ro be addressed. I would separate her for now.

This is the best I could do! I cleaned up all her feathers this morning and got what I could around the vent but still a little dried blood left. I’ll probably give her one more wash tomorrow. I didn’t want to irritate the area

 

[Soccerjen3]

This is the best I could do! I cleaned up all her feathers this morning and got what I could around the vent but still a little dried blood left. I’ll probably give her one more wash tomorrow. I didn’t want to irritate the area

Here is one from this morning after her being isolated. No more blood

 

[Eggcessive]

That appears to be vent damage from pecking, which can lead to cannibalization. Sometimes it can be caused by overcrowding, not enough protein in the diet, too much light in the coop, agressive breeds, and boredom from not getting outside to free range. As I said earlier, sometimes they can have a small prolapse or have some of the red internal tissue exposed especially when laying an egg, and another hen may see that and peck at it, causing injury. I would use some plain Neosporin or Triple Antibiotic Ointment on her vent until it heals. Vent papillomas may also be just inside the vent and be pecked at. Hopefully she will heal without a problem, but any vent damage can cause later problems with egg binding.

 

[Soccerjen3]

That appears to be vent damage from pecking, which can lead to cannibalization. Sometimes it can be caused by overcrowding, not enough protein in the diet, too much light in the coop, agressive breeds, and boredom from not getting outside to free range. As I said earlier, sometimes they can have a small prolapse or have some of the red internal tissue exposed especially when laying an egg, and another hen may see that and peck at it, causing injury. I would use some plain Neosporin or Triple Antibiotic Ointment on her vent until it heals. Vent papillomas may also be just inside the vent and be pecked at. Hopefully she will heal without a problem, but any vent damage can cause later problems with egg binding.

Thank you!! I appreciate it!!

 

[Soccerjen3]

Thank you!! I appreciate it!!

Follow up: I cleaned her up and with soap and water again, disinfected today and used neo the progress for when I found her yesterday morning to today is awesome! She got a nice blow dry which she loved and is happy sleeping with her banana