- Feb 25, 2013
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Hello everyone. I'm in a bit of panic and dismay! I went to clean up the coop this morning and found what looks like a worm in one of the poops (see pics below). This is the first time I've noticed it so, hopefully I caught it early. I have four chickens from 17 to 19 weeks old that we've had for about 6 weeks now. None have started laying yet.
Can you please help me to identify what type of parasite this is? Course of action? What to do with eggs once they start laying? Can it effect our three dogs who seem to like to sniff the chicken poops and possibly digest it from time to time?
Not sure which chicken this came out of, but the 19 week old chicken has always pooped rather loose/runny otherwise, she is happy and fat. None have displayed any other symptoms and are growing fine and happy. Thanks for all the help.



Can you please help me to identify what type of parasite this is? Course of action? What to do with eggs once they start laying? Can it effect our three dogs who seem to like to sniff the chicken poops and possibly digest it from time to time?
Not sure which chicken this came out of, but the 19 week old chicken has always pooped rather loose/runny otherwise, she is happy and fat. None have displayed any other symptoms and are growing fine and happy. Thanks for all the help.