help bloody vent


The Classroom @ The Coop: Poultry Health: help bloody vent
By
Christina (Cmarie) on Friday, May 17, 2002 - 10:49 pm:

my week old barred rocks vent is all bloody!
its rear end is covered in blood. it is just sitting there with its eyes shut. could it be sick or could another chick have done this. i separated it but im not sure what to do now. there is not blood in its droppings but they are not solid. its my first time raising chickens and im really worried any advice PLEASE!!!!!


By Cochima on Saturday, May 18, 2002 - 02:07 pm:

Christina, I'm new to chickens myself but thought I had something to offer.. If you don't see any blood in the chicks droppings and they all seem perky, chances are that someone pecked the little one's bottom, made it bleed and the rest joined in... It's a chicken thing.. Keep the one separated and warm (about 90 degrees this week) with some fresh water and food.. you may want to add some electrolites to it's water as a booster.. Keep your eye on it's bum and make sure it can poop.. I'd also keep an eye on the rest of 'em.. I don't think you need to worry if the droppings arn't solid at this time, mine aren't always.. I also have one in a box, in the closet, with a mirror taped to the side so it won't be lonely.. but that's another story.. I'm sure your little one will be fine, let us know!


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