Diarrhea

[happyhencamper]

I rescued four hens back in October. They were mixed breeds so not sure about breed. 2 are large gray hens. See photos. I quarantined them for plenty of time but 2 of the 4 (both gray hens) have mucousy diarrhea since I have had them. No other symptoms. No other hens affected. Any insight or thoughts? It hangs on back feathers. I cut the fuzzy feathers back there. I will take a picture of the mucous looking poop Monday and upload as well.

 

[Sussex19]

Have you treated them for worms?

 

[happyhencamper]

Have you treated them for worms?

I did one treatment of corrid since I have them. But I am not able to buy chicken wormer here in Massachusetts. I have goat dewormer, but I’m having a hard time figuring out the dosage.

Is there a place online or some thing I can get chicken dewormer so that the dose and strength is correct?

 

[Sussex19]

@dawg53 I think you would know the dosage?
@Happycooleycamper what is the name of the goat dewormer?

 

[dawg53]

I did one treatment of corrid since I have them. But I am not able to buy chicken wormer here in Massachusetts. I have goat dewormer, but I’m having a hard time figuring out the dosage.

Is there a place online or some thing I can get chicken dewormer so that the dose and strength is correct?

The dosage for Safeguard liquid goat wormer is 0.25ml per pound of weight given orally 5 days straight. It will eliminate all types of poultry worms except tapeworms.

 

[happyhencamper]

The dosage for Safeguard liquid goat wormer is 0.25ml per pound of weight given orally 5 days straight. It will eliminate all types of poultry worms except tapeworms.

What does it mean per pound of weight? Do I put in water or syringe in mouth. Do I do all 13 or just the 2 with the diarrhea?

 

[happyhencamper]

I have safe guard goat wormer but I have pellets. They would eat them like feed but how do I know how much to give. Do I give to all? Should I get the liquid? Does it hurt them if they don’t have worms? Do I throw away eggs when treating?