Fecal float cost

[mamajos]

I called a vet that will do a fecal float for my chickens. The cost is $57.00/bird. . I was thinking it would be good to see if they have any worms and what kind, before I treat them. But at that cost, I may just do Valbezen. I’ve never treated these birds for worms and they are a year and 4 months. I’m seeing quite a bit of runny poo, but it’s hot and they are drinking a lot. Is I typical to just treat for this in the fall season?

 

[cavemanrich]

I have never treated for worms in the 20+ years of keeping chickens,,, so no personal experience.
Found this interesting read on another thread here.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/worming-with-valbazen.401475/post-4859717

You may have to dump your eggs for quite a long time after treatment.

WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[Folly's place]

That does seem pretty expensive! Call around, and there are labs that will run fecals for you too. Maybe your state veterinary lab? Also, most often fecals are run on a flock basis, not for individuals, so a mix of several individual samples is the way to go.
Mary

 

[mamajos]

Thank you both for your feedback. I appreciate it!