Pasty Vent on 8 month old Sam. Fav. Photos attached

[Steadfast1]

So let the girls out to roam this afternoon and noticed our 8 month old SF must be having some issues with diarrhea based on the soaked feathers around the vent and the crust built up around the vent as well. I've read that giving them Plain yougert might help, is there anything else I can or should do? I did notice one of the other hens had a very watery poo as well so may isolate these two for the time being. Any other suggestions will be greatly appreciated. See pictures below.

 

[Steadfast1]

Should also have mentioned that she is otherwise seemingly okay and foraging and pecking around the yard as normal.

 

[willowbranchfarm]

Soak her in warm water and rub gently to get it off.

 

[casportpony]

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Soak her in warm water and rub gently to get it off.

X2, but I would also treat her for mites, lice and worms with poultry dust and Safeguard for Goats/Cattle. You can get both at TSC.

 

[JerseyGiantfolk]

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[Steadfast1]

I have food grade DE on hand that I use on the littler in their coop and mix with their feed, will that work as well as poultry dust and Safeguard?

 

[JerseyGiantfolk]

I have food grade DE on hand that I use on the littler in their coop and mix with their feed, will that work as well as poultry dust and Safeguard?

From what I've heard, DE doesn't work for worms. It isn't proven to kill them. Some people have said DE works on mites, I've never tried it.

 

[Steadfast1]

Ty Jersey, I'll make a run to TSC tomorrow!

 

[casportpony]

I have food grade DE on hand that I use on the littler in their coop and mix with their feed, will that work as well as poultry dust and Safeguard?

I tried it, it didn't work, so now I use the dust and Safeguard.

 

[casportpony]

From what I've heard, DE doesn't work for worms. It isn't proven to kill them. Some people have said DE works on mites, I've never tried it. 

It didn't work on mine, and I put it everywhere, on the birds, in their litter, food, etc.