Pullets laying few short weeks - 2 bleeding?

[Apis mellifera]

Ted, if you're giving your flock feed that only has plant protein in it you may want to add meat protein to their diet. A varied diet equals healthy birds and no picking or cannibalism.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Ted, if you're giving your flock feed that only has plant protein in it you may want to add meat protein to their diet. A varied diet equals healthy birds and no picking or cannibalism.

Good point.

 

[aart]

@Ted Brown have you opened up any of these birds to look for any gross anatomical abnormalities. Not sure if you've ever slaughtered any chickens to be familiar with normal anatomy.

 

[Ted Brown]

@Ted Brown have you opened up any of these birds to look for any gross anatomical abnormalities. Not sure if you've ever slaughtered any chickens to be familiar with normal anatomy.

I have not slaughtered any chickens as yet, only contemplated doing excess cockerel from hatching.

There must be information online, I will have a look. Good thought, thanks.

 

[Ted Brown]

The fifth pullet is now showing a creamy colored discharge in a line from top to bottom of the vent similar to 1st Pic in post 10 above. Her condition started with fresh blood from pecking (I assume), none showing now.

I tried for a picture but she was not cooperating, will try again later and post.

 

[aart]

The fifth pullet is now showing a creamy colored discharge in a line from top to bottom of the vent similar to 1st Pic in post 10 above. Her condition started with fresh blood from pecking (I assume), none showing now.

I tried for a picture but she was not cooperating, will try again later and post.

I'd get her in a crate asap, to see what develops without any butteaters.