Dont know what is wrong

[coach723]

You lock them in the coop at dark. The next morning before first light go out and take them off the roost one at a time and dose. After dosing each bird put it in the run. When the coop is empty, you have done them all. It's much easier this way. If any struggle and protest, you can wrap them in a towel to hold their wings and make it a little easier. A helper makes it easier too, but I do it by myself every time, 2 -3 dozen birds every three months. It's not as bad as you might think and it gets easier with practice.

 

[B40chick]

Just after I posted this I watched one of the hens poop. There were a couple of long white worms in it, alive. My husband helped me isolate each bird one at a time. I gave them a favorite treat, yogurt mixed with a little feed. I put the wormer in it. Do I have to give two doses , like one tomorrow, then wait 10 days, or just give a second dose then?

 

[coach723]

If they got the correct dose today, then you will worm them one more time in 10 days. You may or may not see dead or dying worms in the droppings. Sometimes they are digested by the bird.

 

[B40chick]

If they got the correct dose today, then you will worm them one more time in 10 days. You may or may not see dead or dying worms in the droppings. Sometimes they are digested by the bird.

Thank you so much for your help

 

[coach723]

You're welcome!

 

[B40chick]

I have been observing droppings. Three of the birds showed normal droppings. I have not seen the 4th, or the one who had worms yesterday. But I must say that the one who has worms is perkier today. It looks like she is feeling better. That is encouraging