Garlic-y bits in droppings

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Another photo of the same sample.

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Sentience said:
Hi Kathy and others-

So, I added grit the next day after my original post. I also went 2-3 days with crumbles/grit and water (w/ a little acv) only. Their behavior and appearance is great. No change. Their poop also started looking more normal. Today tho, I noticed (see pic) what seems like the same type of 'garlic-y' bits in it. It even has the consistency of garlic. I believe Maggie, my White Sussex dropped it. She was also in the nesting box when I walked into coop which is odd for her, unless she was laying which is very possible. I don't believe she is broody (I've been through that with Loretta, my 5 yr old Buff Orp). I encouraged her out of the box and she started roaming the yard, scratching, acting totally normal. They all have been roaming now for 45 minutes just like usual. If you look closely, you'll see a very dark red/brown area in Maggie's poop (the attached pic). Could be blood but not sure. If she was getting sick I doubt she would be free ranging, eating, drinking, interacting like usual.

This is puzzling me. I may be overreacting, but always want to jump out in front of any issues.

Question about fecal lab tests: How fresh does the sample need to be before sending or taking in?



Thanks
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I collected a sandwich bag in the morning and drove it to the lab by noon. Contact the lab and see how much and any instructions they may have.
 
Ok, I called the state vet ofc and the woman suggested I call my local vet to see if they'll do analysis.

So, here's another sample I just got, 5 min ago from Maggie. She was in a box, no egg, odd, but he's never in there unless she's laying. Again, I got her to come out and she's running around the yard like any other day.
First pic untouched, 2nd I poked to investigate.
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Btw, she's not acting at all broody. Once she comes out of nesting box, she's fine. Pecking, scratching, eating, drinking.
 
ronott1- I am still looking for someone locally to help me with sample analysis. A local animal and bird clinic should be calling me Tomrw. All girls are doing well, no change in behavior. I confirmed with my own eyes tape worm in Maggie, treated her a couple nights go. She's doing well. I noticed just tonight that Pepa, my Barred, had one tape worm in her poo. I'm debating on treating her now as well. For tape I've been using Zimecterin Gold.

I started using the Big ol Bird Probiotics supplement as general overall health maintenance, and look forward to having it a part of my arsenal in preventative measures moving forward. I'd still like to get samples of all three girls just to know how they are overall.
 
Sentience said:
ronott1- I am still looking for someone locally to help me with sample analysis. A local animal and bird clinic should be calling me Tomrw. All girls are doing well, no change in behavior. I confirmed with my own eyes tape worm in Maggie, treated her a couple nights go. She's doing well. I noticed just tonight that Pepa, my Barred, had one tape worm in her poo. I'm debating on treating her now as well. For tape I've been using Zimecterin Gold.

I started using the Big ol Bird Probiotics supplement as general overall health maintenance, and look forward to having it a part of my arsenal in preventative measures moving forward. I'd still like to get samples of all three girls just to know how they are overall.
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Good call on treating the tape worms first.

Treat all pets and chickens too--Most tape worms have fleas in their life cycle.

After the treatment for tape worms you should treat for round worms too. Since you have seen them, you should work on a schedule for either treating or testing and treating. Some parts of the country you need to treat the chickens four times a year for worms.
 

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