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Try looking for a vet that sees caged birds and exotics. -Kathy

That's my guess, too. Would be nice to know what worms to treat for since something like the capillary worm does require more aggressive treatment. When I suspect capillary worms I use Safeguard liquid or paste at 0.23ml per pound (50mg/kg) for five days in a row. -Kathy

Did you have her poop checked by a vet for worms eggs, coccidia, bacteria and yeast? -Kathy

She probably had worms. -Kathy

I treat for 5 days at 0.23ml per pound orally. An average sized Rhode Island Red hen would get 1.5ml orally. -Kathy

You can you the liquid or paste that's labeled for goats, cattle or horses. Doesn't matter as long as it says Fenbendazole 10%, Fenbendazole 100mg/ml or Fenbendazole 100mg/gram. All can be used on any animal, including poultry. Safeguard, Panacur or generic, it doesn't matter... -Kathy

ACV and garlic in the water won't treat or prevent worms. If one has them, the others probably do, but not all birds will show evidence of worms. I just assume they all have worms and worm them with Safeguard to rule out the possibility that worms are making them sick. -Kathy

How old and what breed? -Kathy

@Kelli Michele , your hen should probably weight about 6 pounds by now. @11mini , I don't think you mentioned the age or breed of your hen, or did you? -Kathy

Most people won't until it's way too late. -Kathy

I would strongly suggest that both of you buy a digital kitchen scale and start weighing your birds. That way you'll know if they're getting worse or better. -Kathy

Definitely not normal... Can you take her to a vet? -Kathy

If she were my hen and I wanted to rule out worms I would give her 0.9ml for five days. Some will say not to give Corid and Safeguard, but I do and have seen no side effects doing so, nor have I read of any drug interactions between them. Can you post a picture of the poop? -Kathy

You're welcome. You can get Corid at Tractor supply in the cattle section. -Kathy

I use Corid and always treat for a severe case. Here is a picture that shows the dosing: -Kathy