Baby Chicks with Worms

[dawg53]

They are simply tubular chicken poops.
You stated that the chicks are acting normal; eating, drinking etc.
I dont see why it's necessary to give them Corid since they are acting normal.
However, if you think they need Corid, it wont hurt to give it to them since it's not an antibiotic.
Corid is a thiamine blocker, just dont give them anything that contains thiamine. You would be defeating the purpose of treating them with the Corid.

 

[friendlymama]

Thanks for your reply! This morning I saw some foamy poop too, which I have read is a bad sign.
I'm still thinking about what to do, if anything. Maybe I will only treat with Corid if they start showing any signs of distress. They are still very active cuties! So entertaining!

 

[bhawk-23]

So I have had the same tubular chick poop. I figured it was just weird chick poop but this second time, upon closer examination, it would appear to be a worm since it won't break apart. My logic says that impossible, they are only 7 days old.
I do have one that is dealing with pasty butt. The first time I saw it I thought it most likely had to do with that. Could it be intestinal lining? Do I need to be worried? Once I cleaned her up she is eating better but I think I will be dealing with it longer. Is something wrong with this little chick? I hope not, this is the one I picked out to replace my Taco that passed last Sunday!

 

[Barney39]

Could you post a picture of these worms? It is uncommon to have to treat such young chicks for worms.

Not too uncommon, I have the exact same problem.

 

[dawg53]

Not too uncommon, I have the exact same problem.

It is impossible for 7 day old chicks to have worms. Why? Take a look at the roundworm lifecycle:
https://www.msdvetmanual.com/poultry/helminthiasis/helminthiasis-in-poultry

 

[Sylver Queen]

It is impossible for 7 day old chicks to have worms. Why? Take a look at the roundworm lifecycle:
https://www.msdvetmanual.com/poultry/helminthiasis/helminthiasis-in-poultry

I'm glad this thread is still active! I noticed blood-tinged droppings from a 6-week-old pullet two nights ago and I followed her around yesterday, grabbed fresh poo right after she dropped it, and it had wriggling worms inside. I've seen plenty of dried tapeworm segments from cats but never live ones, these were so small that I'm guessing that's it. No long roundworms noticeable. She's barely six and a half weeks old! But now I have pink sloughed intestinal lining in my two-week-old baby chicks and I'm freaked out. Can that come from the parents? Both these chicks were hatched from my chickens' eggs, including one who has been slower to grow and start his life with foamy yellow poops for days. Freaking me out, but I have both fenbendazole and Valbazen on hand and would love advice on how to treat. Thank you for any info!!

(Pics of 2-week-old's poop this afternoon with pink lining in it, the 6-week-old pullet, and my little babies. These babies need some intestinal support! )

 

[Eggcessive]

For tapeworms it is best to use a wormer with praziquantel. Those include Equimax horse wormer paste or Zimectrin Gold. Droncit or Drontal tablets also have praziquantel. Equimax dosage is 0.03 ml per pound. Repeat in 14 days to get the newly hatched worm eggs.

 

[Sylver Queen]

For tapeworms it is best to use a wormer with praziquantel. Those include Equimax horse wormer paste or Zimectrin Gold. Droncit or Drontal tablets also have praziquantel. Equimax dosage is 0.03 ml per pound. Repeat in 14 days to get the newly hatched worm eggs.

Thank you so much!

 

[Hello there 1234]

We just purchased 10 chicks from local feed stores (2 different stores) a couple days ago so the chicks aren't even a week old and today I'm noticing someone dropping worms, greyish-white. They've been in a clean plastic tote with fresh wood shavings. The worms are 2-3" long. Ever hear of baby chicks this young carrying these? I am totally disgusted as my kids have been carrying them around the house the past few days!

Your children probably gave the chicks the worms. Ask your pediatrician about albendazole or fenbendazole.

 

[Sylver Queen]

Your children probably gave the chicks the worms. Ask your pediatrician about albendazole or fenbendazole.

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