help with five month old pullet

[bucky52]

round worms and found them in their run and they were still moving.i have some older hens.so i have dealted with them before.

 

[leadwolf1]

I'm just trying to learn...none of my animals have ever had worms...at least not in the past 16 years.

 

[bucky52]

i found round worms the first of being a chicken owner.i scoop up any poo twiced daily.and springle de in the coop and run.i keep my run very clean.how do you keep your chickens worm free.

 

[dawg53]

Actually it's soil conditions that dictate wormloads. Warm moist soil most of the year just about guarantees a regular worming schedule. Where I live, I worm my birds once every 3 months... sometimes sooner. If a person lived in an area where the soil was cool or cold, mountainous or hot and desertlike soil, worming might not be required as often...perhaps only once a year or so.
Birds kept on the same soil will require frequent wormings. If their feet touch the ground, they'll get worms.
Some people never worm. They breed for resistance. Basically meaning that if a bird gets worms and dies...so be it, only the strongest survive. That includes other maladies as well. I agree with that theory, however, how many generations of birds must a person go through to achieve that goal? I have no clue and I dont have that kind of money to find out. A bottle of valbazen or safeguard is cheaper.

 

[leadwolf1]

I have been taking stool samples in to the vet for fecal flotation...I grab a combo pack from the coop area...so far, my oldest are 15 months old and I've never had a positive result. I will continue to do this as I'm one of the people that don't like to deworm as a routine. I like to know exactly what I am dealing with and treat accordingly. My dogs/cats/ etc...have never been diagnosed with any kind of parasite either. Who knows, maybe I am just lucky

 

[bucky52]

i agree.

 

[seminolewind]

Yes, runny poop is usually a good indicator of worms with or without the heat. Of course the heat will cause them to drink more as Leadwolf mentioned causing runny poop as well, good thing you saw the worms. I recommend stopping the electrolytes/vitamins and only provide your birds with regular feed and freshwater so they get their digestive systems back to normal.
I forgot to add that you can trim the feathers and fluff with scissors on her rear end for a clear "shot" to the ground.