EWWWW! Worms!

[kelseygirl707]

All I have to say is

 

[cyrixlord]

If I recall correctly, wormers do not kill worms, so its not really poison; they simply relax the worms so much that they actually let go of the intenstinal walls. Those were some wonderfully gross but informative pictures btw

thanks for sharing!

 

[Poulets De Cajun]

Quote:
They were approximately 3 to 4 inches in length.

 

[AngelzFyre]

I know that some do feed Red Cell, but be aware that it does contain large amounts of Iron. May not be so good to feed chickens that are debilitated in any way.
Just a thought.
I would just keep doing what you are doing and monitor her food intake and she should start gaining back steadily. You can separate her and give her extra protein like scrambled eggs and some sunflower seeds, yogurt etc.
Also isn't there a withholding time for the eggs laid when you use Wazine? I think it's 2 weeks, but am not sure.
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong!

Here is a copy of the label for RED CELL below:

RED CELL

Horse Health

Yucca Flavored Vitamin-Iron-Mineral Supplement

Guaranteed Analysis:



Each lb. Contains
Not Less Than:
Each Fluid Ounce Contains:

Iron (Fe)
9,400 ppm
4,250.0 mg
300 mg

Copper (Cu)
1,100 ppm
500.0 mg
36 mg

Cobalt (Co)
60 ppm
28.0 mg
2 mg

Potassium (K)
0.31%
1,400.0 mg
100 mg

Sulfur (S) 0.9%
0.78%
3,550.0 mg
250 mg

Magnesium (Mg)
0.06%
280.0 mg
20 mg

Manganese (Mn)
1,200 ppm
540.0 mg
39 mg

Zinc (Zn)
3,400 ppm
1,540.0 mg
110 mg

Iodine (I)
8 ppm
3.6 mg
0.25 mg

Selenium (Se)
20 ppm
9.0 mg
0.65 mg

Vitamin A

356,923.0 I.U.
25,000 I.U.

Vitamin D-3

49,969.0 I.U.
3,500 I.U.

Vitamin E

500.0 I.U.
35 I.U.

Vitamin B12

1,680 mcg
120 mcg

Thiamine

428.0 mg
30 mg

Riboflavin

356.0 mg
25 mg

Vitamin B6

114.0 mg
8 mg

Menadione

35.0 mg
2.5 mg

Folic Acid

100.0 mg
7 mg

Biotin

0.285 mg
0.020 mg

Choline

2,855 mg
200 mg

d-Pantothenic Acid

685.0 mg
48 mg


Ingredients: Water, Ferric Sulfate, Ammonium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Choline Chloride, Zinc Sulfate, Sorbitol, Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Vitamin E, Vitamin A Acetate, D-activated Animal Sterol irradiated (source of Vitamin D-3), Copper Sulfate, Xanthan Gum, Manganese Sulfate, Thiamine Hydrochloride, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Saccharin, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Cobalt Sulfate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite complex (source of Vitamin K), Sodium Benzoate, Niacinamide, Sodium Bicarbonate, Biotin, Sodium Selenite, Kelp Extract, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Meat Solubles, Liver Concentrate, Ethylenedediamine Dihydriodide, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Artificial Cherry Flavoring, FD&C Red #40 and Potassium Sorbate (as preservative).

Indications: RED CELL

is a palatable yucca-flavoured Vitamin-Iron-Mineral feed supplement for horses formulated to provide supplemental vitamins and minerals that may be lacking or are in insufficient quantities in a horse's regular feed.

Directions: Feeding Directions: Horses in training: Feed 2 fluid ounces of RED CELL

daily.

Horses not in training: Feed 1 fluid ounce of RED CELL

daily.

Feed RED CELL

by mixing into daily feed ration or orally with a dose syringe.

Important: Intake of supplemental selenium should not exceed 0.3 ppm on a complete ration basis.

Precaution(s): Store in a cool, dry place. Shake well before using. Keep from freezing. Close container after each use. Store in area inaccessible to children and animals.

Caution(s): Follow label directions. The addition to feed of higher levels of this premix containing selenium is not permitted. Excessive amounts of selenium may be toxic. This product should not be fed to copper sensitive animals, such as sheep.

For animal use only.

Warning(s): Keep out of reach of children.

Presentation: 946 mL (1 quart) [Net weight: 1.02 kg (2.25 lbs)], 1 gallon, 5 gallon and 15 gallon drums.

NAC No.: 15000041

 

[Poulets De Cajun]

She is/has been seperated from the flock, although everyone is getting wormed.

She is being fed 20% Purina Gamebird Layena and has been steadily eating. And I mean STEADILY eating, I can't keep enough food in the feeder.

I am going to boil her some eggs tomorrow for some extra protein, and I will probably try some grated carrots as well.

I've nixed the Red Cell idea, because I've heard that it *can* cause the "squirts" (runny droppings.)

 

[AngelzFyre]

Sounds good! Do keep us posted on her progress.

Now if I can just get the mental image of those worms outta my head before I go to sleep.........

 

[Poulets De Cajun]

I know right? I'm at work and having a very hard time eating this tuna fish sandwich.... Perhaps I should leave this thread closed until I finish.. LOL

 

[TimeMist]

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Oh really?? This explains why 2 weeks ago after I wormed my flock, I could see little tiny worms still wiggling. Yet my neighbour said she thought they should be dead when they come out.

Thanks for clearing this up

 

[AngelzFyre]

At least it's not spaghetti!

I know what I'm NOT having for supper tomorrow

.

I'm off to sleep and try to not dream about my chickens with worms coming out of everywhere!

Those were great pics though and I bookmarked em.

Have a great early morning and day today.

Can't wait til the husband gets home from work later to show him this thread. *AFTER breakfast of course* muwahahahahaha!

 

[Poulets De Cajun]

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These were dead. They must have been freshly passed when I found them because, I went out about an hour later and they were starting to shrivel up.