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vent gleet #882929

Asked August 25, 2024, 7:06 PM EDT

I noticed today that one of my hens appears to have vent gleet.  All I have in the house is Vagicort, which apparently also contains a corticosteroid (which I understand is bad for chickens)  I don't drive and my husband is out of town; I am stuck at our house in the country until Friday (5 days).  Besides an epsom salt bath and hopefully some probiotics or fermented beans, what can I do for her in the interim?

Thanks, Melanie

Portsmouth County Virginia

Expert Response

Poultrydvm.com is usually my go-to for vet advice, but this says antibiotics. If it is caused by a yeast, however, giving an antibiotic can make the problem worse.

MyPetchicken.com offers better advise - What is vent gleet and how can I treat my chickens that have it? - My Pet Chicken

Dr. Jacquie Jacob Replied August 29, 2024, 2:30 PM EDT

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