The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: harefarm on May 16, 2013, 04:40:46 pm
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Has anyone had any experience with vent gleet? What is the best way to treat?
One of my 21 week old chickens is still eating and drinking well and trying to run around but has a swollen abdomen and a dirty bottom. At first I thought she was egg bound but no sign of any eggs. She isn't in any pain but finds it difficult to move - she waddles like a duck. I have separated her from the others to allow her time to rest. She does seem a little better today than yesterday - used a little vaseline to help lubricate things when I thought it might be an egg causing it. When I put the vaseline in her vent clear liquid came out. I think she may have had a bit of a problem excreting but is definitely going today.
Any help is appreciated.
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After giving her some garlic, poultry vinegar and rest she is almost back to normal!