My chicken has vent gleet, is lethargic, and gurgling. What's wrong?

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My hens all seem to have vent gleet; with whitish droppings on their back feathers. I’ve tried giving apple cider vinegar, probiotics, and yogurt to them and it seemed to help a little but nothing has made it go away. Over the past few days my Olive Egger hen has been a bit lethargic. We thought it had something to do with the heat but we aren’t sure. She also started making a strange coping noise, almost like a gurgle or gasp in the back of her throat. Thanks for the help! Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | unspayed

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

If home remedies haven't worked, then it is time to seek out the care of a vet. It is possible there is a bacterial or fungal infection going on that may be causing the symptoms you are seeing and require antibiotic or anti-fungal treatment. Making sure the coop is kept clean and the hens aren't laying in their own droppings can also help keep their bottoms clean if there is no underlying illness. You can also bathe any affected hens to help clean up their bottoms and provide some relief from the irritation. If you have a hen that is acting very ill, I would remove her from the flock and place her into a hospital cage with easy access to food and water until you can be seen by a vet. Separating any other sick birds is also a good idea if you suspect something infectious to keep your remaining hens safe and healthy.

My chicken has vent gleet, is lethargic, and gurgling. What's wrong?

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