Poultry Terms
What do the words “green” or “blood-filled” mean?
These terms are used to describe feathers that are still growing and still have blood in the feather shaft.
Green or blood-filled feathers are still growing
The terms “green” or “blood-filled” are used to describe a chicken’s feathers when they are still developing.
These feathers still have blood in the shaft while they are growing.
Still Growing
These feathers are not fully developed yet and are still growing in.
Blood in the Shaft
While the feather is growing, blood is still present inside the feather shaft.
Handle with care
Because these feathers still contain blood, they should be handled gently. If a blood-filled feather is broken, it may bleed.
In simple terms, “green” or “blood-filled” feathers are new feathers that are still growing and have not fully matured yet.