I am pretty sure my hen has worms, natural treatment?

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I have a hen who I believe is between 5-8 years old. She is kinda a reck right now, there isn't much shelter since we still need to get a real walled in coop for her, a few other hens and the ducks so they will stay dry. Anyway, I aha noticed she's really skinny. She gets enough to eat, so that can't be the problem. I then though it could be worms. I Googled the symptoms of worms in chickens, and she has a pale comb, skinny, puffs up when she sits, is less active, and I have seen some interesting looking poops, and one that could have been bloody a while back. The weird poo hasn't been consistent though. So she has all the symptoms that were stated in the article.
Anyone have treatments that worked for them? I would prefer to try something that I had on hand, but I also want it t actually work. Anyone had success with something like this- https://www.fresheggsdaily.blog/2012/04/pumpkin-soup-nasturtiums-natural.html or have any commercial wormers that aren't to expensive I should try? Thanks for any help!
 
I finished reading that article, and I think I want to try natural worming first, any ideas? Do you think the "recipe" in the article will work? I don't want to give them any chemicals, it seems like trying a natural wormer is good to try first. Thanks for ideas!
 
There is no such thing as a natural dewormer.

Can you collect some fresh poop and bring it to your vet on Monday?
I know that garlic and such isn't really considered dewormer, but I am sure some people on here have tried something like it, just want to know if they have had success.

We have never taken chickens to the vet, and the vet isn't really an option. I don't think we will be able to take any samples in.
 
Garlic is toxic to birds.
If your want to get rid of worms you need to treat with something proven to rid worms.
I don't want to say your wrong, these articles could be wrong, but I found the same info in 3 different articles- :oops: Can chickens eat garlic? Absolutely. Chicken keepers have used raw garlic for years to help ward off a whole list of poultry ailments including respiratory problems, infection, and as a general support to the immune system. Every rural Italian family grows enough garlic to last one year. :confused:
Here are the articles
#1- https://the-chicken-chick.com/raising-chickens-naturally-garlic-with/
#2- https://www.raising-happy-chickens.com/garlic-benefits-for-chickens.html
#3- https://poultrykeeper.com/health-suppliments/garlic-for-chickens/
 
I don't want to say your wrong, these articles could be wrong, but I found the same info in 3 different articles- :oops: Can chickens eat garlic? Absolutely. Chicken keepers have used raw garlic for years to help ward off a whole list of poultry ailments including respiratory problems, infection, and as a general support to the immune system. Every rural Italian family grows enough garlic to last one year. :confused:
Here are the articles
#1- https://the-chicken-chick.com/raising-chickens-naturally-garlic-with/
#2- https://www.raising-happy-chickens.com/garlic-benefits-for-chickens.html
#3- https://poultrykeeper.com/health-suppliments/garlic-for-chickens/
Not everything on the internet is real.

None of those three websites are veterinarians.

Check this out:
https://avianexoticsvet.com/10-ever...s a chemical called,can cause anemia in birds.
 
I know that garlic and such isn't really considered dewormer, but I am sure some people on here have tried something like it, just want to know if they have had success.

We have never taken chickens to the vet, and the vet isn't really an option. I don't think we will be able to take any samples in.
Tried it, it does not work. Neither does DE, raw pumpkin seeds, or ACV. A chemical dewormer such as Safeguard is what you need.
 

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