Rectal bleeding in peafowl

[madime39]

Good morning, I'm hoping someone can help us. Last summer we noticed our white peacock (we believe it is a male) bleeding from its rectum. We thought it was being pestered by our other peacock (positive this one is male); it got better on its own and all has been well until this morning when we noticed the bleeding again. We also have a peahen in the same coop. We're somewhat new to peafowl (they're all approx 1 year old.) Does anyone have any thoughts? Would pictures help? Thanks so much in advance.

 

[casportpony]

Good morning, I'm hoping someone can help us. Last summer we noticed our white peacock (we believe it is a male) bleeding from its rectum. We thought it was being pestered by our other peacock (positive this one is male); it got better on its own and all has been well until this morning when we noticed the bleeding again. We also have a peahen in the same coop. We're somewhat new to peafowl (they're all approx 1 year old.) Does anyone have any thoughts? Would pictures help? Thanks so much in advance.

@madime39, pictures would be very helpful.

-Kathy

 

[barkerg]

Good morning, I'm hoping someone can help us. Last summer we noticed our white peacock (we believe it is a male) bleeding from its rectum. We thought it was being pestered by our other peacock (positive this one is male); it got better on its own and all has been well until this morning when we noticed the bleeding again. We also have a peahen in the same coop. We're somewhat new to peafowl (they're all approx 1 year old.) Does anyone have any thoughts? Would pictures help? Thanks so much in advance.

Please post pics, have you noticed the fluffy down like feathers missing around the vent area? The reason I ask is I have seen hens and males, mostly hens though that will pick the feathers off around the rump area as the male fans, sometimes hard to diagnose until they display this can become a bad habit and lead to other issues especially if they are confined in a small area. Pics will help us diagnose for sure.

Gerald Barker

 

[Frenchman Creek]

Just wondering when was the last time you used a white de-wormer ?

 

[madime39]

Last dewormer was given in the fall. They are not tame so getting a detailed pic has been very difficult. There is a spot on the wing with blood as well. They are very protected and no predators can get to them. All 3 have been raised together since 10 weeks old. I'll try and get better pics today, my daughter couldn't get close enough to show detail.

 

[Frenchman Creek]

Capillary worms can cause hemorrhaging but if you de-wormed him in the Fall then they are probably not the problem. White de-wormers are the only kind that will kill capillary worms.

 

[Dany12]

It's a peahen black shoulder !
Where does she sleep in the night ?

This is not another peacock who did this to her .... not worms (

) can be a rat at night!

 

[barkerg]

Last dewormer was given in the fall. They are not tame so getting a detailed pic has been very difficult. There is a spot on the wing with blood as well. They are very protected and no predators can get to them. All 3 have been raised together since 10 weeks old. I'll try and get better pics today, my daughter couldn't get close enough to show detail.

Its gonna be tough but, your gonna have to catch her and inspect the damage/injury that looks like it could turn serious quick like.

Gerald Barker

 

[casportpony]

Capillary worms can cause hemorrhaging but if you de-wormed him in the Fall then they are probably not the problem. White de-wormers are the only kind that will kill capillary worms.

What were they de-wormed with, how much was given and was it given orally?

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

Last dewormer was given in the fall. They are not tame so getting a detailed pic has been very difficult. There is a spot on the wing with blood as well. They are very protected and no predators can get to them. All 3 have been raised together since 10 weeks old. I'll try and get better pics today, my daughter couldn't get close enough to show detail.

You need to catch it and examine it.

-Kathy