Ancona Duck has black "mold?" growing on butt/vent?

Ohliger

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Good morning,

First time user on this forum, so please be kind.

I have 3 Ancona drakes, and one keeps getting this black dirt, slime stuff on his butt and vent area. And every time he poops, he rocks back and forth like a rocking horse. Otherwise, he's very healthy and active. We wash "the dirt" off with soap and water and then it seems to come back after a few days.

Any ideas on what it could be or how to get rid of it permanently?

Many thanks!

Steve
 
My first thought is vent gleet, a fungal infection. Might want to look at that - I would take a fecal sample to a vet. May also be lower G.I.bacterial infection. Knowing which it is will help decide what to do.
 

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