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Severity 2/5fungal

Vent Gleet (Cloacitis)

A yeast and bacterial inflammation of the vent. Yellow paste, fishy smell, and a generally unhappy hen are the classic combo.

AI illustration of Vent Gleet (Cloacitis)
AI illustration of Vent Gleet (Cloacitis)

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Symptoms

  • Yellow or messy vent
  • Fishy or foul vent smell
  • Pasted feathers around vent
  • Drop in egg production
  • Lethargic / not moving

Treatment

Bathe the vent in a warm Epsom salt soak for 15 minutes daily. Trim soiled feathers. Apply an antifungal cream (miconazole). Probiotics and apple cider vinegar in water help rebalance the gut. A vet may prescribe nystatin in stubborn cases.

Prevention

Keep the coop and run dry. Avoid high sugar treats and moldy feed. Add probiotics after antibiotic courses. Trim vent feathers on fluffy breeds.

Typical recovery

5 to 14 days with prompt care.

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