Could this be worms or something else 😳

[Mrs J]

Today I have noticed some odd looking poops in my run. I have only just wormed my flock with flubendazole 1% starting 21/12 for 7 days. I measured the correct dose and mixed into a mash. I only wormed my flock because one of my bantams looked a bit off and felt a bit thin. Could they still have worms or could it be something else?

All Hens/Cockerels are displaying normal behaviour and seem happy enough, even despite all of this rain.

 

[Mrs J]

Also I feed them Breeder and show pellets

They also have corn as a treat. I have, just these last couple of days given them some leftover cooked ham turkey and beef. @Wyorp Rock @Eggcessive

 

[ILoveDaffy]

Hmmm. Have you thought of coccidiosis?

 

[Mrs J]

Hmmm. Have you thought of coccidiosis?

It did cross my mind looking at the lighter poop, it’s the other 2 that has thrown me, I’ve convinced myself I can see worms So I thought best thing was to ask for advice just to be sure.

 

[ILoveDaffy]

Did they recently have their feed switched? If so that could have upset their stomachs.

 

[Mrs J]

Yes, 21st dec, for 7 days, information is on the first post.

 

[ILoveDaffy]

I would give them some extra vitamins just as a precaution. If they have worms that will help them get back needed vitamins and minerals. If not and they are sick, that will still help.

 

[Mrs J]

Did they recently have their feed switched? If so that could have upset their stomachs.

They had some left over ham turkey and beef the last couple of days. That is the only change to their diet. They are not showing any signs of illness…yet. I’m hoping to catch it before they do

 

[ILoveDaffy]

I am not seeing anything specific that suggests worms.

 

[ILoveDaffy]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guess-what-chicken-butt-guess-who-chicken-poo.66789/ Gross, but will probably help.