Found worms! Freaking out!

[Hessk]

Wazine will take care of large roundworms only. Dosage is one ounce per gallon of water for one day only.
It's best to withhold water 2 hours before your birds go to roost the night before worming. Then the next morning before you let them out of the coop, ensure the treated water is put out for them to drink. They will be thirsty and will readily drink the treated water. This is very effective in eliminating large roundworms. Then when your birds go to roost for that evening, discard the treated water and provide fresh water for the next day.
Then in 30 days reworm them with Safeguard liquid goat wormer. It'll take care of other types of worms including large roundworms. TSC sells it and should be on the shelf.

Great information. Thank you!

 

[Hessk]

You've already gotten good advice about worming the chickens, but I just wanted to point out a few things. DE does nothing at all for internal parasites, ( and it is questionable regarding external parasites). DE "works" as an abrasive that damages the skin and dehydrates on soft bodied pests such as snails and grubs, that is why it is frequently used in gardens. It completely softens up when wet, so it literally can't do anything to worms in the intestines.
Secondly, chicken worms may not be a danger to your toddler, but dog worms are. You would not see worms, unless your dog is overloaded with them. A fecal test by your vet is best. If you have your dog on monthly heart worm protection, you are fine, that will get most intestinal worms as well.
Thirdly, hand sanitizer only kills bacteria, it will not kill or remove worm eggs. Washing with soap and water will do that. Just a little FYI.

Oh gosh, I’ll call the vet first thing Monday about the dogs. I figured since I didn’t see anything in their stool we were safe. Thank you for the info on the hand sanitizers, I had no idea!

 

[Hessk]

You've already gotten good advice about worming the chickens, but I just wanted to point out a few things. DE does nothing at all for internal parasites, ( and it is questionable regarding external parasites). DE "works" as an abrasive that damages the skin and dehydrates on soft bodied pests such as snails and grubs, that is why it is frequently used in gardens. It completely softens up when wet, so it literally can't do anything to worms in the intestines.
Secondly, chicken worms may not be a danger to your toddler, but dog worms are. You would not see worms, unless your dog is overloaded with them. A fecal test by your vet is best. If you have your dog on monthly heart worm protection, you are fine, that will get most intestinal worms as well.
Thirdly, hand sanitizer only kills bacteria, it will not kill or remove worm eggs. Washing with soap and water will do that. Just a little FYI.

Sorry to bug you again but I had a quick question. Do you think DE would kill any worm eggs that are in the soil in their run? How do I make sure their run area is free from worms/eggs so the chickens don’t get them again after they’re treated?

 

[Kiki]

Sorry to bug you again but I had a quick question. Do you think DE would kill any worm eggs that are in the soil in their run? How do I make sure their run area is free from worms/eggs so the chickens don’t get them again after they’re treated?

You didn't ask me but I'd say no. DE is worthless.

I'm actually not sure there is a way to ever completely rid worm eggs in the ground.

 

[dawg53]

DE wont do anything to worm eggs, they are encased in hard shell like membranes. They can last for years in soil, even in the harshest environments. However if the eggs are on top of the soil and not in the soil, the sun's UV rays will kill the eggs. That's why it's recommended to keep grass cut short.
As far as your pen/run goes, a thick layer of sand will cover eggs. Sand helps deter bugs and parasites. Sand doesnt wash away like dirt and no more nasty mud puddles that chickens love to drink from after it rains. Sand also dries quicker, like at a beach.
I just got through hauling in 5 cubic yards of sand for my pens.

 

[Hessk]

DE wont do anything to worm eggs, they are encased in hard shell like membranes. They can last for years in soil, even in the harshest environments. However if the eggs are on top of the soil and not in the soil, the sun's UV rays will kill the eggs. That's why it's recommended to keep grass cut short.
As far as your pen/run goes, a thick layer of sand will cover eggs. Sand helps deter bugs and parasites. Sand doesnt wash away like dirt and no more nasty mud puddles that chickens love to drink from after it rains. Sand also dries quicker, like at a beach.
I just got through hauling in 5 cubic yards of sand for my pens.
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I’ll give the sand a try. Any specific type?

 

[townchicks]

Do you think DE would kill any worm eggs that are in the soil in their run? How do I make sure their run area is free from worms/eggs so the chickens don’t get them again after they’re treated?

As has been stated, no, DE doesn't do anything for the worm eggs, it ONLY works on soft bodies pests such as snails and slugs. Use it in your flowerbeds. Worm eggs lay dormant in the soil until ingested, extreme heat, (such as a blowtorch,not recommended) will kill them, but they are pretty well protected from the elements by nature. They are just a fact of life with chickens, I know it's gross, but try to not worry so much. They are species specific, in chickens, so not a problem for your family. Practice good hygiene, as I'm sure you are. A healthy chicken can carry a light load of worms without causing problems for them. Just have stool checked annually, and deworm accordingly. Same for the dog.

 

[Hessk]

As has been stated, no, DE doesn't do anything for the worm eggs, it ONLY works on soft bodies pests such as snails and slugs. Use it in your flowerbeds. Worm eggs lay dormant in the soil until ingested, extreme heat, (such as a blowtorch,not recommended) will kill them, but they are pretty well protected from the elements by nature. They are just a fact of life with chickens, I know it's gross, but try to not worry so much. They are species specific, in chickens, so not a problem for your family. Practice good hygiene, as I'm sure you are. A healthy chicken can carry a light load of worms without causing problems for them. Just have stool checked annually, and deworm accordingly. Same for the dog.

Thank you for the help!

 

[dawg53]

A healthy chicken can carry a light load of worms without causing problems for them.

In the meantime, what are the light load of worms doing in the chicken?

 

[EggWalrus]

In the meantime, what are the light load of worms doing in the chicken?

Eating poo, drinking blood and generally just doing worm things!