Identifying illness help? Worms, vent gleet, something else?

[gracemortizzle]

Hey everyone. First, I want to thank you all for your contributions to this site. You all have been so helpful to me over the years. I'm currently at a loss on which treatment route to go with my girl, Green. She's a Rhode Island Red, almost 3 years old. She's always sorta had a little bit of a poopy butt, but she & her sisters get her cleaned up alright. This time, it was looking a bit much, so I brought her in a few days ago for a butt bath. I noticed it actually stunk pretty intensely as well. She's been inside in isolation with no treatment other than butt baths, & some apple cider vinegar water mix. I've realized she needs more than that, but I'm not sure what route to go. I have Safeguard on hand, but have never used it- got it as a "just in case". I also have antibiotics I can give her. Poop pics are attached. Over the past couple days, her poop has become majority white/yellow liquid. I should also mention that I have not actually seen any worms. I'm leaning towards vent gleet, but I don't think antibiotics would help that since it's fungal, right?

 

[FowlProtector]

Tag @Wyorp Rock and @Eggcessive .
They are the experts!

 

[gracemortizzle]

Tag @Wyorp Rock and @Eggcessive .

I've been lurking for years, but I don't post much... Do I edit post and put their handle in the main body text?

 

[FowlProtector]

I've been lurking for years, but I don't post much... Do I edit post and put their handle in the main body text?

Click the button I circled and type the names.

 

[gracemortizzle]

Click the button I circled and type the names.

Done, thank you so much!

 

[FowlProtector]

Of course! I’ll inform you if someone else is online who can assist you as well.

 

[FowlProtector]

If your chickens have worms, there are some natural remedies you can try to get rid of them. Garlic is known for its antiparasitic properties. You can crush a couple of cloves and add them to their feed or water. Garlic can be fed fresh or dried, but fresh is usually more effective.

Pumpkin seeds contain compounds that can paralyze worms, making it easier for chickens to pass them. You can grind up raw, unsalted pumpkin seeds and add them to their feed or offer them as a treat. A tablespoon per chicken once a week should be enough.

Food-grade diatomaceous earth works by drying out and damaging the exoskeletons of worms, causing them to die. It can be sprinkled in the bedding to help control external parasites or added to the feed at about 1 teaspoon per chicken. Only use food-grade diatomaceous earth to avoid toxicity.

Wormwood has strong antiparasitic properties and can help expel internal worms. Make an herbal tea by steeping wormwood in hot water, then add it to the chickens’ drinking water. It can also be mixed into their feed, but it should be used in moderation since it’s quite potent.

Black walnut hulls are often used to fight parasites, particularly roundworms. You can make a tea from black walnut hulls and add it to their water or mix it into their feed. There are also supplements available containing black walnut hulls.

Thyme has natural antimicrobial and antiparasitic properties, and chickens tend to love pecking at it. You can add fresh thyme leaves to their feed or make it into a tea. Growing it in their coop or yard gives them easy access to it.

Apple cider vinegar, while not a direct worm treatment, can help maintain a healthy gut and make the gut environment less hospitable to worms. Adding about 1–2 tablespoons of ACV per gallon of water will help support your chickens’ digestive health.

Cayenne pepper is believed to stimulate digestion and can act as a natural worm repellent. You can sprinkle a small amount of cayenne pepper into their feed, about 1/4 teaspoon per chicken.

You can give these to your chickens without causing them any harm if they don’t have worms. However, they will be beneficial if they do.
Remember to clean the coop regularly and rotate pasture areas to reduce the chances of worm infestations. When using herbal remedies, moderation is key, and if symptoms like weight loss or lethargy occur, consulting a vet for more targeted treatment is always a good idea.


You might think I'm crazy about Cayenne pepper read this. This should also tell you how much you can give to your chickens.
Can I Feed My Chickens To Much Cayenne Pepper
&
5 Reasons to Feed Cayenne Pepper to your Chickens

 

[FowlProtector]

Hey @TwoCrows, he’s online now and might be able to help you out!

 

[FowlProtector]

Hey @TwoCrows, he’s online now and might be able to help you out!

He's super awesome!

 

[gracemortizzle]

If your chickens have worms, there are some natural remedies you can try to get rid of them. Garlic is known for its antiparasitic properties. You can crush a couple of cloves and add them to their feed or water. Garlic can be fed fresh or dried, but fresh is usually more effective.

Pumpkin seeds contain compounds that can paralyze worms, making it easier for chickens to pass them. You can grind up raw, unsalted pumpkin seeds and add them to their feed or offer them as a treat. A tablespoon per chicken once a week should be enough.

Food-grade diatomaceous earth works by drying out and damaging the exoskeletons of worms, causing them to die. It can be sprinkled in the bedding to help control external parasites or added to the feed at about 1 teaspoon per chicken. Only use food-grade diatomaceous earth to avoid toxicity.

Wormwood has strong antiparasitic properties and can help expel internal worms. Make an herbal tea by steeping wormwood in hot water, then add it to the chickens’ drinking water. It can also be mixed into their feed, but it should be used in moderation since it’s quite potent.

Black walnut hulls are often used to fight parasites, particularly roundworms. You can make a tea from black walnut hulls and add it to their water or mix it into their feed. There are also supplements available containing black walnut hulls.

Thyme has natural antimicrobial and antiparasitic properties, and chickens tend to love pecking at it. You can add fresh thyme leaves to their feed or make it into a tea. Growing it in their coop or yard gives them easy access to it.

Apple cider vinegar, while not a direct worm treatment, can help maintain a healthy gut and make the gut environment less hospitable to worms. Adding about 1–2 tablespoons of ACV per gallon of water will help support your chickens’ digestive health.

Cayenne pepper is believed to stimulate digestion and can act as a natural worm repellent. You can sprinkle a small amount of cayenne pepper into their feed, about 1/4 teaspoon per chicken.

You can give these to your chickens without causing them any harm if they don’t have worms. However, they will be beneficial if they do.
Remember to clean the coop regularly and rotate pasture areas to reduce the chances of worm infestations. When using herbal remedies, moderation is key, and if symptoms like weight loss or lethargy occur, consulting a vet for more targeted treatment is always a good idea.


You might think I'm crazy about Cayenne pepper read this. This should also tell you how much you can give to your chickens.
Can I Feed My Chickens To Much Cayenne Pepper
&
5 Reasons to Feed Cayenne Pepper to your Chickens

Thank you!! I immediately went & scrambled her up an egg. I put what I have of the things you mentioned in her scramble. We are currently snowed in, so going to get anything isn't an option at the moment.. Waiting for it to cool off a bit before giving it to her. I was able to do the thyme, cayenne pepper, & fresh garlic. I also added red pepper flakes. I know you're not crazy about the cayenne! I regularly add red pepper flakes to their feed & they love it! Also have food grade diatomaceous earth so I'll sprinkle that in her food too!