bloody dropping

chickenfan · Jul 27, 2016

I have had my most dedicated first-time broody just hatch some eggs. She did no droppings for 48 hours whilst they were hatching so today I got her off the chicks and she had a lot of trouble producing a firm dropping with blood in it. I'm a bit worried about her. Has she got something like piles from sitting too long? I hope she will soon stop sitting on her new chicks and get up and about again, but so far she is still sitting.

rick · Jul 27, 2016

I wonder if she's dehydrated? But that must be fairly common if they keep sitting and don't get up to drink. Would a water bowl within reach of the nest be a hazard when they hatch? (I guess a water source close to the nest would only be natural for a duck)

chickenfan · Jul 27, 2016

Thanks Rick she's got food and water within reach.

Marigold · Jul 28, 2016

Would a nourishing moist mash be good, do you think, maybe with beaten-up egg in it and other protein-rich treats!

chickenfan · Jul 28, 2016

Thanks for your suggestion Marigold. I'll give it a go. I've been trying raspberries so far in case she is constipated. She's much too good a mother!

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