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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: karlooben on January 02, 2009, 10:42

Title: dirty bums
Post by: karlooben on January 02, 2009, 10:42

one of my girls has got a dirty pooy bum is that anything to worry about  :?:  the poo that i have cleaned out the house today seems fine although there were a few runny ones .

i am taking one back to the vet today as well to get some more antiboitics to sort out this cold they have as quite a few of them seem to have what looks like yukky nostrils but there doesnt seem to be as much sneezing going on compared to the other day .

Title: dirty bums
Post by: poultrygeist on January 02, 2009, 11:06

HI looby.

Dirty bums can mean worms. Have you done them at all ?

Your vet should be able to advise.

Rob 8)

Title: dirty bums
Post by: karlooben on January 02, 2009, 11:15

they have been done , i will ask  the vet about it maybe thats why then they could be feeling down if they have worms .

that would be great save me some money on antiboitics  :D

Title: dirty bums
Post by: poultrygeist on January 02, 2009, 12:25

There's so many things that could be wrong. From what everyone says, even the best vets can miss things or make a wrong guess.

I hope you get them sorted and happy again. :)

Rob 8)

Title: dirty bums
Post by: karlooben on January 02, 2009, 12:50

i know what u r saying rob , my girls are all eating well an seem so happy even i do wander if there is anything wrong with them anyway , its been so cold so maybe that just made them feel down  but i will so go an have a chat with the vet its better to be safe then sorry .

the thing that does bug me is some of them have dirty nostrils and i cant work out if its from were they scratch around or they have runny noses  :?: . will let u know how i get on

Title: dirty bums
Post by: poultrygeist on January 02, 2009, 14:08

Ours often have muck on their beaks and faces, even though they wipe them on something convenient. I think it's maybe the time of year when everything is covered in mud.

Rob 8)

Title: dirty bums
Post by: karlooben on January 02, 2009, 15:55

i have been to the vet an he suggested they may be sneezing etc from a secondary infection of mycoplasma so hes given me tylan { thanks to u lot i managed to mention that and i said i have been told its good } they are now on it for 5 days an he reckons that should clean up anything they have and also they are being wormed again  :D  :D  fingers crossed we can start the new year with fresh healthier girls  :D  :D .
and it only cost me £17 today which i am happy about .

tomorw i will clean the one with the dirty bum  :shock:  :shock:  cant beleive i will be doing that  :lol:  :lol:

Title: dirty bums
Post by: poultrygeist on January 02, 2009, 16:13

Aunt Sally recommends a drop or two of baby shampoo in some warm water for the job. You may need to carefully cut away a few feathers if it's really matted but prob just a good wash will do.

Rob 8)

Title: dirty bums
Post by: karlooben on January 02, 2009, 16:34

well from what i can see i am hoping that a good wash will do it doesnt look at all matted  thankfully  :lol:

Title: dirty bums
Post by: Aunt Sally on January 02, 2009, 19:44

Antibiotics can cause them to have a runny tummy.  I would advice giving them some Avipro Plus after they have finished the antibiotics.  Your vet shout be able to sell you some or you can purchase it on line.

Title: dirty bums
Post by: karlooben on January 02, 2009, 20:55

thankyou for that aunt sally i will get some over the weekend . :D

Title: dirty bums
Post by: karlooben on January 02, 2009, 21:00

i was thinking what about natural yoghurt  thats meant to be good isnt it  :?: