Effective Treatment for Coccidiosis and Tapes Again

[ddboersma]

I feel like since I came across Backyard Chickens I don’t stop posting for help
Please don’t hate me.
My flock was recently treated for coccidiosis and tape worms. Confirmed infected by fecal samples to vet. I first did Corid when I suspected coccidiosis. I finally talked my vet into doing a fecal for me, and submitted it AFTER Corid treatment was complete. It came back still positive for coccidiosis, and also tapeworm.
I then treated with Endocox for coccidiosis and Equimax for tapeworm. The last Equimax was dosed 2+ weeks ago.
Today while cleaning out run I noticed two fresh yellow and foamy stools….then in other areas what looked like yellow but more solid stool.
My hens don’t eat anything but Scratch and Peck chicken feed to cause this color.
I can’t submit another fecal sample until Monday.
After all of that, my question is, if Coccidiosis and Tapeworms are still an issue, what do I treat with this time around?
Are antibiotics needed as well? If so, What brand/kind do I get? I have been disposing of eggs for a month now, but thankfully no one is acting sick at this time.
I clean coop and runs regularly and wash waterers with hot soap and water. What do I need to do different?
I’m guessing yellow and foamy stool is never normal But praying this crap is in fact gone.
In the event we’re positive for these things again, I want to order what I need now to treat right away. I wasn’t sure if could/should use same products again. My vet will not prescribe anything or treat poultry.
I’m sorry I’m so annoying!!! Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[dawg53]

I've seen yellow and foamy runny feces, and it's cecal poop.
It doesnt always mean your birds have coccidiosis or tapeworms, or any other types of worms for that matter.

Just because the vet said there was coccidia on the microscopic slide doesnt mean there's an infection. Coccidia lives in their guts, it's when it gets out of control is when there is a problem. The microscopic slide will ALWAYS show some coccidia on the slide. However, if the slide is loaded with coccidia, that's when there's a problem and treatment is required.

When you see tapeworm segments in feces, that's how you know a bird has tapeworms. Not ALL birds get tapeworms. A bird has to eat a tapeworm infected insect in order to get tapeworms. In other words, an insect is the host for the tapeworm.

I've dealt with tapeworms many times. I guarantee you that a whole flock DOES NOT get tapeworms at the same time. Out of a flock of 24 birds all staying in one coop, five birds out of the 24 had tapeworms. I separated and caged them, and they got treated with Zimecterin Gold and Equimax. Bye bye tapeworms.
Not all insects are infected with tapeworms.

I worm my birds monthly due to our warm and wet soil conditions most of the year.

 

[ddboersma]

I've seen yellow and foamy runny feces, and it's cecal poop.
It doesnt always mean your birds have coccidiosis or tapeworms, or any other types of worms for that matter.

Just because the vet said there was coccidia on the microscopic slide doesnt mean there's an infection. Coccidia lives in their guts, it's when it gets out of control is when there is a problem. The microscopic slide will ALWAYS show some coccidia on the slide. However, if the slide is loaded with coccidia, that's when there's a problem and treatment is required.

When you see tapeworm segments in feces, that's how you know a bird has tapeworms. Not ALL birds get tapeworms. A bird has to eat a tapeworm infected insect in order to get tapeworms. In other words, an insect is the host for the tapeworm.

I've dealt with tapeworms many times. I guarantee you that a whole flock DOES NOT get tapeworms at the same time. Out of a flock of 24 birds all staying in one coop, five birds out of the 24 had tapeworms. I separated and caged them, and they got treated with Zimecterin Gold and Equimax. Bye bye tapeworms.
Not all insects are infected with tapeworms.

I worm my birds monthly due to our warm and wet soil conditions most of the year.

Thank you!!!
I had two birds die initially, during my first attempt at treating coccidiosis with Corid, that’s why I took it very seriously.
I have never once seen any tape worm in their feces. And once results came back for that, I checked over every freaking pile I cleaned up and even pulled some apart. I hope they’re all ok now and what you’re saying is the case for me. It’s hard not to feel defeated when you’ve treated and been meticulous for so long. Thank you again

 

[dawg53]

Just for your info and future reference; here's what tapeworm segments look like in feces (first pic.)
(Second pic) is an actual tapeworm that was excreted. Neither photos are from my birds.

 

[ddboersma]

Just for your info and future reference; here's what tapeworm segments look like in feces (first pic.)
(Second pic) is an actual tapeworm that was excreted. Neither photos are from my birds.


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Thank you! I have never seen either so far

 

[fatimahb89]

I've seen yellow and foamy runny feces, and it's cecal poop.
It doesnt always mean your birds have coccidiosis or tapeworms, or any other types of worms for that matter.

Just because the vet said there was coccidia on the microscopic slide doesnt mean there's an infection. Coccidia lives in their guts, it's when it gets out of control is when there is a problem. The microscopic slide will ALWAYS show some coccidia on the slide. However, if the slide is loaded with coccidia, that's when there's a problem and treatment is required.

When you see tapeworm segments in feces, that's how you know a bird has tapeworms. Not ALL birds get tapeworms. A bird has to eat a tapeworm infected insect in order to get tapeworms. In other words, an insect is the host for the tapeworm.

I've dealt with tapeworms many times. I guarantee you that a whole flock DOES NOT get tapeworms at the same time. Out of a flock of 24 birds all staying in one coop, five birds out of the 24 had tapeworms. I separated and caged them, and they got treated with Zimecterin Gold and Equimax. Bye bye tapeworms.
Not all insects are infected with tapeworms.

I worm my birds monthly due to our warm and wet soil conditions most of the year.

With what do you deworm them with? I live in an area that is moist all the time as well.

 

[dawg53]

With what do you deworm them with? I live in an area that is moist all the time as well.

I worm my birds monthly with Valbazen (albendazole.) Valbazen gets rid of all types of poultry roundworms.
Equimax for tapeworms only.

 

[fatimahb89]

Thank you. Is there an egg withdrawal time?is there an egg with drawl time?

 

[dawg53]

Generally there is a 14 day egg withdrawal period after worming with Valbazen. We eat the eggs, still here typing.
The residue in eggs is minute. Benzimidazoles are poorly absorbed and mostly excreted.

 

[fatimahb89]

Do you know if that is the same for
Fenbendazole

See more at: https://poultrydvm.com/drugs/fenbendazole#collapseFour