Stinky Bum with yellow poop/ Vent Gleet?

Have you tried douching her with vinegar and water? That is usually just an infection preventative, but I think it may be the last thing to try before you concede defeat. She is likely going to need to go on a course of antibiotics for this. To gain access to the right antibiotics she is going to need to see a vet.

I will try the vinegar and water douche...
I was wondering if I needed to take a sample in for testing....now just to try and locate a vet willing to treat chickens or run a test for me...
Thank you for all your advice...I really appreciate it!!

How did you make out with your hen?
I have one (8 months old) with the same symptoms. Foul smell, yellowish watery waste, she was laying fine beforehand, she is eating and acting normal. Thought worms treated with valbazen didn't help. Thinking about trying dimethox because I have it on hand.

Hey there CTGirls,

I am so sorry that I have not responded before now. I was cleaning out my inbox and realized I forgot to get back with you. Sorry!

Ok, so my sweet girl passed away. I came home one night and went to lock up the chickens and did a head count...one missing...Annabelle. I thought perhaps something came in and grabbed her because she refused to sleep on the roost, she loved sleeping in her nesting box. I ran out and happened to see her shadow by the waterer. She was so quiet when I picked her up. I began to check her entire body thinking perhaps she had been attacked. When I turned her over water came pouring out of her mouth. I brought her in and got her comfortable, checked her crop, seemed normal, a bit soft. She died shortly after I brought her in. I have no idea if this is related to her vent issue or not. We never did get it resolved. She was laying, but not great. I began thinking maybe this was EYP after all. It was yellow and thick like egg yoke...not sure if that fits the description of EYP or not.

I sure hope your girl pulled through. If you have any other questions I will do my very best to answer them...plus we have a TON of guru's out there we can ask too.

On another note...your pretty girl on your profile pic looks just like my EE Grace. She was just a little over a year and was sweet as pie. I had to bury her last week. I came home to find her egg bound and in distress. I tried to help her pass it but she had lost way too much blood. That was a super sad day. I have 6 little babies I am trying to focus on now. 3 Black Australorpes and 3 Silver Laced Wyandottes.

Okay everyone I am sorry to come into this conversation so late but I think I have this figured out. My Rooster has a condition called Vent Gleet. It is still in the early stages and normally attacks hens, but sometimes roosters. I think that is what you are describing as well. It is caused by yeast called Candidas Albicans. It is similar to yeast infections that ladies get except males chickens can get it as well. I was told to Bathe and remove any poo on the rear, apply anti-fungal crèam (athletes foot or yeast infection cream) applied twice a day until symptoms disappear. Nystatin liquid suspension for 7-10 days. ACV in the water and feed unflavored yogurt feed once a week.

Vent Gleet is not contagious (Thank Goodness!) which is why none of my other birds are affected. A visit to the vet for some Nystatin liquid suspension and my big boy should be on the road to recovery. Fingers crossed. I will keep you posted. I will try to get some picks as well so you can see what it looks like but if you go to Google and search vent gleet there are some good sites with clear pics.

What kind of Nystatin liquid did you use?...and where did you get it? ...and how much. I'm guessing you used a syringe to feed it to her?

Lisa202 said:

What kind of Nystatin liquid did you use?...and where did you get it? ...and how much. I'm guessing you used a syringe to feed it to her?

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I ordered a container of Nystatin powder from Jedd's [ http://www.jedds.com/StoreFront.bok ] and added it to their water. They all got some but it doesn't hurt them. I have discussed with Texas A & M folks and was told to feed him yogurt. So I have increased the yogurt feeding to three or four times a week. My roo must be just more susceptible to getting yeast infections, the same way some women get them more than others. Body chemistry I guess. Also there was a suggestion to have a poo sample tested for worms to rule that out. I still don't see any sign of it in the hens, but my roos rear is still cherry red all the time. Sorry I can't provide any better advice than that. My roo has had this almost a year and he hasn't died yet, so maybe I am doing something halfway right - If I could only figure out what I could do the other half too. LOL.