Gravey
In the Brooder
We've had chickens now for a couple of years. I have a hen who is lethargic and easier than normal to approach. I looked her over and I believe she has Vent Gleet. This is easily researched and seems treatable. My problem is, when I first inspected her I gently but firmly held her like a football and tipped her a little, not upside down fully, As I was paying more attention to her vent than her head I can't say for sure how far was too far but all of a sudden she "puked". Well chickens can't regurgitate, so I know I tipped too far, I'm thinking like a tea pot, I emptied her. It was smelly and bile like. I washed her vent and feather in a warm water bath last night and I did my best to not tip her too far, well again she emptied out, this time I know it wasn't too extreme, which leads me to believe there is more going on. I can't find much, I am sure you guys can tell I lack the knowledge of where to start. These ladies are pets, we have 7 hens all together. The are in a good size coop, with ventilation, heat lamp when needed, and an enclosed kennel to run around. I also let them free range the property, though not as often in the winter.
