Why does my Chicken have a Messy Bottom? Ask Phill 18

Why does my hen have a messy, smelly bottom? Is it Vent Gleet?

Phill talks about the causes of Vent Gleet in Chickens, which is a serious condition if left untreated.

Certainly, the wet muddy conditions in the chicken run won't help as bacteria becomes rife - watch this week's #AskPhill video where, despite his man-flu, Phill battles through to answer your questions on this rarely discussed condition. Phill describes Vent Gleet, a bacterial yeast infection - or 'a messy bottom' - how to prevent it and how to treat it*.

Symptoms of vent gleet in chickens may include a foul-smelling discharge from the vent, inflammation, swelling, and redness of the vent area, and a decrease in egg production. Chickens with vent gleet may also have difficulty defecating and may appear weak or lethargic.
*One thing that was missed in the video is that due to the nature of the bacteria, the over-the-counter Canesten Cream can be very effective when applied to the vent daily.

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Chapters
0:25 Vent Gleet
0:39 What is Vent Gleet?
0:47 What is Cloacitis?
1:27 The early signs your chicken may have Vent Gleet.
2:40 What does Vent Gleet look like?
2:47 Why has my chicken got Vent Gleet?
3:16 What causes Vent Gleet?
4:27 Is Vent Gleet contagious?
4:50 What can I do if my chicken has a sticky bottom?
6:43 How to prevent hens from getting a sticky bottom?

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