Lately the flock in general is “off.” I have 13 hens and pullets ages 5 years to 8 months. I have a couple with laying disorders, but that’s not it. The less than 2-year-old hens aren’t laying. Pullets have pale combs. Since it seems sonething might be going around the flock, I wormed them all with Albendazole (except the two on antibiotics) this weekend and have them all on severe outbreak levels of Corid (Amprolium). This is the first time I have ever wormed my flock in five years!
One of the young hens has visibly not been feeling well and has milky urates. If intestinal parasites are the issue, how long until we see improvement? She seems to be feeling better, but poop still looks bad. I saw more well-formed poop in general from the flock (was seeing lots of slimy, milky urates before).
Also in a side note: I am well aware it’s best to get a fecal float before treating for worms and coccidiosis (though coccidiosis kills quickly and sometimes one cannot wait.) I do have a wonderful avian vet, but had a very expensive bill this month for an urgent (higher cost) visit which included fluid removal and a hormone implant, as well as antibiotics and injections of diazepam and metacam. Ouch! Pricey. As much as I love my flock, my funds are not unlimited, so I’m doing my best on my own for the less urgent/critical cases.
One of the young hens has visibly not been feeling well and has milky urates. If intestinal parasites are the issue, how long until we see improvement? She seems to be feeling better, but poop still looks bad. I saw more well-formed poop in general from the flock (was seeing lots of slimy, milky urates before).
Also in a side note: I am well aware it’s best to get a fecal float before treating for worms and coccidiosis (though coccidiosis kills quickly and sometimes one cannot wait.) I do have a wonderful avian vet, but had a very expensive bill this month for an urgent (higher cost) visit which included fluid removal and a hormone implant, as well as antibiotics and injections of diazepam and metacam. Ouch! Pricey. As much as I love my flock, my funds are not unlimited, so I’m doing my best on my own for the less urgent/critical cases.
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