First, please forgive me if the answer is in the forum. I've searched a few times but can't seem to find what I'm looking for.
I've found roundworms in my 1.5 y/o flock's poop recently and have treated for the very first time with Wazine. I didn't want to treat now because they're molting, but one of my EEs has been puffy and very lethargic. Under her spot on the roost I found roundworms and pieces of what appeared to be intestinal shedding. She doesn't even want to be held (very unusual) and sort of cries when she's touched. I should also note that I have a very zealous cockeral who has picked her as his favorite.
My EE in question hasn't laid in a few days, but as I said, she is molting. She had started making little noises similar to the hens when they're pushing on the nest. I haven't seen her on the nest at all. Her vent is pulsing like she's trying to push. I felt her belly but didn't feel anything that I thought was an egg. I felt on the sides of her keel. I gave her a very warm bath which she seemed to enjoy, but nothing passed. She has not had laying problems in the past.
Do you think she's trying to pass an egg, or a mass of roundworms? Is there anything else I can do to help her?
Thank you so much for your advice!
I've found roundworms in my 1.5 y/o flock's poop recently and have treated for the very first time with Wazine. I didn't want to treat now because they're molting, but one of my EEs has been puffy and very lethargic. Under her spot on the roost I found roundworms and pieces of what appeared to be intestinal shedding. She doesn't even want to be held (very unusual) and sort of cries when she's touched. I should also note that I have a very zealous cockeral who has picked her as his favorite.
My EE in question hasn't laid in a few days, but as I said, she is molting. She had started making little noises similar to the hens when they're pushing on the nest. I haven't seen her on the nest at all. Her vent is pulsing like she's trying to push. I felt her belly but didn't feel anything that I thought was an egg. I felt on the sides of her keel. I gave her a very warm bath which she seemed to enjoy, but nothing passed. She has not had laying problems in the past.
Do you think she's trying to pass an egg, or a mass of roundworms? Is there anything else I can do to help her?
Thank you so much for your advice!
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