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  1. BonBon51

    Extracting Gapeworm

    Hi RaeJean. I ended up taking my Ameraucana to the vet today as she was getting worse. The vet confirmed gapeworms and then said my bird was so far gone it would not be worth the cost of trying to bring her back. Cost me $65 total but at least she is not suffering anymore. Vet told me to...
  2. BonBon51

    Extracting Gapeworm

    This is my first time treating gapeworm and I would like to know if easier way to administer Safeguard than with a syringe. I would also like to know if the chicks cough out the dead worms. Thanks in advance to any who respond.
  3. BonBon51

    Treating Gapeworms with Safe-guard in Poultry

    Also, have no new birds in flock. I can only have 6 birds total in the city limits. Have not had a respiratory illness before. My girls are the ambiance to my bed and breakfast so I keep them very clean and well fed. They free range so I'm sure they've eaten some slugs, snails, etc.
  4. BonBon51

    Treating Gapeworms with Safe-guard in Poultry

    First she was staying in the coop and then I noticed a mucus from her beak and gurgling sound. I thought respiratory infection. Treated with VetRx. She got worse. Quite eating and drinking. Now she stands extending her neck with her mouth open gaping for air. I checked for canker in mouth...
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    Treating Gapeworms with Safe-guard in Poultry

    My Ameraucana has been displaying signs of gapeworms for over a week. This is my first time to treat something like this. Using Safe-guard but I read a post saying to get 4-5 horse hairs, make a loop, and then twist tightly. Insert this in the trechea of the chicken, twist, and you can remove...
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    Help, think my bantam Cochin has the Gapes

    Concerned about comment about DE being useless and potentially harmful if dusted or sprinkled around. Tell me more.
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