cause for concern? no eggs, pale comb, but active

[casportpony]

I actually think I’ve read that, too, but don’t recall where. I think the rationale was not to overload the intestines with all the dead worms all at once. Could still be outdated.

It is outdated.

 

[kaneloc]

Google is wrong. Seriously, just get the Valbazen and use it.I
"Albendazole is used to treat infections caused by worms. It works by keeping the worm from absorbing sugar (glucose), so that the worm loses energy and dies."

Thanks for the links! I'll check them out.
Nope, most all anthelmintics have not been studied in poultry, nor are they FDA approved for use in poultry. It's best to do your research.

The only one I know that is FDA approved is Aquasol which is Fenbendazole https://animaldrugsatfda.fda.gov/adafda/app/search/public/document/downloadFoi/3083

Here's a link where you can purchase it. Personally, I just use Valbazen or Safeguard liquid goat wormer.
https://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?pgguid=40d6322b-a735-4afa-80cd-8e983bc7274d

I just did a round of Valbazen on my flock. I had some pretty raggedy looking hens who just wouldn't molt, and then finally figured out what was going on when one of them pooped live tapeworm segments. O.O I. Was. FREAKED! I immediately started Valbazen treatment and the hen in question started a hard molt within a week. I kept her inside on a high calorie diet for the next 2 weeks while her feathers grew in, and now she's healthy, fat and sassy with shiny, deep red feathers! Valbazen REALLY WORKS and kills just about every internal parasite chickens can get.

Got it, Albendazole (and Fenbendazole) = healthy ladies. Thanks for the feedback! I don't know anyone else raising chickens so this is very helpful.

Beautiful chicken...she looks sorta like a Buff Orpington!
My chickens started molting late November...it was shocking since it turned so cold and they were naked!

She does, she's just got those boots though! I'll bet she's got mixed genes. I don't know how strict breeders are about that kind of thing. The store also could have just guessed bantam cochins, they were on there way to an animal shelter when I adopted them.

 

[casportpony]

Got it, Albendazole (and Fenbendazole) = healthy ladies. Thanks for the feedback! I don't know anyone else raising chickens so this is very helpful.

I like albendazole because a single dose at 0.08 ml per pound will treat cecal worms, large roundworms, and capillary worms, whereas with fenbendazole you need to give it at 0.23 ml per pound for five consecutive days of you want to treat capillary worms.

 

[kaneloc]

I like albendazole because a single dose at 0.08 ml per pound will treat cecal worms, large roundworms, and capillary worms, whereas with fenbendazole you need to give it at 0.23 ml per pound for five consecutive days of you want to treat capillary worms.

Would you use that [albendazole] dose for bantams?

 

[casportpony]

Would you use that [albendazole] dose for bantams?

Yes, 0.08 ml per pound for all ages and all species of birds.

 

[kaneloc]

Follow up on this thread..

She was wheezing today so we went to to vet. Suspected respiratory infection. She got an antibiotic shot and is being isolated for 2 weeks.

Chicken is active/alert but was exhibiting wheezing, hoarse voice, labored breathing, and infrequent sneezing today only. Veterinarian said her lungs sound congested and think she has an infection but we caught it early so she should be okay. They gave her an antibiotic injection with a follow up injection in 1 week. Not really any symptoms since we left, but vet recommended isolating her for 2 weeks.

Wouldn’t all the birds have already been exposed to anything she has? My flock is 4 chickens, but acts more like 2 groups of 2. My concern is that she and her flock mate will suffer more from the isolation than they will benefit from it. Is it necessary for me to isolate the one hen?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Follow up on this thread..

She was wheezing today so we went to to vet. Suspected respiratory infection. She got an antibiotic shot and is being isolated for 2 weeks.

Glad you were able to seek vet care!
Sorry to hear that she's developed respiratory symptoms since your first post last week, I hope she recovers soon with treatment.
Here's some information about diseases that chickens can have: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ps044