Medistatin Dose for Vent Gleet

[Taylermartin]

I have read many posts about Medistatin being the best way to treat vent gleet. My girls have a white discharge from their vent and I have tried alternatives to medicine and now need the strong help.
The articles have said to put about 0.5 teaspoon in coconut oil and let it harden then administer. I believe it's twice daily.
Any recommendations for this method of treatment?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

You can mix it with coconut oil or a bit of soft food.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...medistatin-nystatin-under-construction.74105/

 

[Vickischics]

I have read many posts about Medistatin being the best way to treat vent gleet. My girls have a white discharge from their vent and I have tried alternatives to medicine and now need the strong help.
The articles have said to put about 0.5 teaspoon in coconut oil and let it harden then administer. I believe it's twice daily.
Any recommendations for this method of treatment?

The coconut oil will get hard again if you put into the refrig.

 

[Taylermartin]

You can mix it with coconut oil or a bit of soft food.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...medistatin-nystatin-under-construction.74105/

What do you consider soft food?

 

[Aunt Angus]

What do you consider soft food?

I've done pellet mash and yogurt for Medistatin. I'm certain there are others. The stuff must taste bad because I have to trick them to eat it.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

What do you consider soft food?

Soft food could be wet chicken food, a little canned cat or dog food, yogurt, etc.
Something you can mix the medication into.

 

[Taylermartin]

I've done pellet mash and yogurt for Medistatin. I'm certain there are others. The stuff must taste bad because I have to trick them to eat it.

Could this be used as a suppository as well mixed with coconut oil?

 

[Aunt Angus]

Could this be used as a suppository as well mixed with coconut oil?

I usually just stick with the directions.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Could this be used as a suppository as well mixed with coconut oil?

No, I would not use it as a suppository.

You could mix it with coconut oil and give it to her orally.

Do you have photos of your hen and her vent?

 

[Taylermartin]

No, I would not use it as a suppository.

You could mix it with coconut oil and give it to her orally.

Do you have photos of your hen and her vent?

Yes. I just tried giving my girls the coconut oil tablet and I only got it down one of them. All 5 of my girls have the same discharge from their vent, usually white and sticks like glue to their feathers. Is there another medication or administration that is easier?