Dirty vent?

[katie_3487]

I’ve noticed for the past couple of weeks that one of my hens has a dirty vent. It has this white, light brownish color and it looks like it is matted to her vent feathers. None of my other birds have that. They get a healthy amount of treats, not too much (I’ve heard that can cause it) what should I do? How do I know if it is a problem? She’s also laying her eggs and acting fine.

 

[nuthatched]

You can wash is off with warm water, it can be a crop issue or a yeast issue but it's best to keep it clean so flies don't breed there.

 

[rosemarythyme]

If most of the soiling is on the feathers, you can trim off some of the feathers under the vent to reduce build up without needing to constantly bathe her.