Ughhh, I don’t know if I can make it another two weeks. The hormones are raging over here...
On another note, at what age/size are birds suitable for slaughter?
I have approx 10 juvenile roosters due to a straight run purchase. I found worms in one of my hen’s poop so I’ve just treated my whole flock with Safeguard (5 days, paste).
I am going to attempt to re-home the unwanted roosters but if I can’t, is it safe for people to eat them? Of course, I...
First I found was 1/4”, second was probably 1/2”. Both were alive. The pic I posted is a screenshot from a video. I tried to post the video but it doesn’t appear BYC allows videos. I think that would help with identifying the type.
Last question. If a bird has been dosed with fenbendazole, can...
Ah, ok. This makes sense. Would you mind looking at a pic and giving me your opinion about what type of worm I’m dealing with? I’ve only found two, in two different poops. They are the shape of roundworms I’ve seen in pics but a lot smaller.
I know this is an old thread but I’m treating my flock for roundworms and I have a question about dosing. Everything I’ve found online says to dose on day one and then again 10 days later. Why are you saying 5 days in a row? Also, isn’t a second dose necessary due to the life cycle of the worms?
Large roundworm or capillary worm? My 4 month old chicken has gotten progressively sicker over the last 6 days - off balance, tail down, leg weakness. I found a worm in her poop yesterday and started her on Safeguard this morning. My understanding is that the dosing is different for large...