Wound care

[ValerieJ]

I would give her a bath and clean that up, and then add some probiotics to her water for a day. She may have eaten a lot of vegetation recently and just taken in more fiber than she needed. What do you give them for treats? Do they free range?

 

[VaultGirl27]

I cleaned her up just before I left for work. Is there a certain brand you recommend for probiotics? They free range when I'm home, mostly on the weekends. They had free ranged most of the day Saturday. Usually dried meal worms for treats, but the occasional fridge scrap. Nothing this weekend other than worms though.

 

[ValerieJ]

I use Sav-a-chick Probiotics. Just did this yesterday for my girls because I saw a bit of runny poo. Mine also free range, so now and then I see this on one of my hens and the probiotics seem to take care of it for me.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

How old is she?
Probiotics as suggested won't hurt.
Is this girl laying eggs?

 

[VaultGirl27]

No she's not laying yet. Only about 9 weeks

 

[VaultGirl27]

Actually 10 weeks tomorrow

 

[Wyorp Rock]

No she's not laying yet. Only about 9 weeks

Actually 10 weeks tomorrow

What do you feed?

Can you get a good photo of what the poop looks like on a paper towel?
Is she acting a bit lethargic, puffed up, not eating/drinking, etc.?

This is not the one that was attacked right?

 

[VaultGirl27]

Feeding all flock feed right now. Can't remember the brand, but I think Purina? When I'm home, I'll take another photo. She's eating and drinking, not puffed up, maybe a bit lethargic, but not bad. She also was pecked on her vent area, but it's not as bad because she is a turken so she doesn't have many feathers back there. Been treating her like Ethel. They are inside together. So far, Ethel is pooping normally.

 

[VaultGirl27]

Researching this and it kinda looks like maybe she has vent gleet? I've never dealt with this before. Any idea if this could be what it is? And if so, how do I treat?

 

[ValerieJ]

That would require a whole different treatment. Here is an article on it.
https://www.tillysnest.com/2012/12/vent-gleet-prevention-and-treatment-html