My hen is skinny and smells!

[Isaac 0]

I understand that it is the Humidity,Temp and all-round climate the person is living that will change the chances of a cocci outbreak.What also comes to mind is how good sand is at holding (Moisture) perfect conditions for cocci.

 

[azygous]

Cocci is present practically everywhere. Just as are other organisms that may be problematic for chickens given the circumstances of impaired immune systems and, as you mentioned, the right moisture and temperature conditions to promote population explosions. Mineral soil as well as sand, straw and wood shavings, all under optimum conditions can become laboratories for growing pathogens.

This is where good flock management is crucial. Healthy chickens in well maintained quarters are much less likely to be susceptible to cocci and other pathogens.

 

[csaylorchickens]

I didn't mean to steel the original posters thunder y'all.
Chixndux I hope you get things figured out soon! You can always get a poop sample and take it to the vet, it doesn't cost much for them to run tests for parasites.

 

[chixndux]

If possible, I would take several fresh droppings in to your regular local vet to test for worms and coccidiosis. Coccidiosis is best treated with Corid (amprollium) 1 1/2 tsp per gallon of the powder in a gallon of water for 5 days. Valbazen, Safeguard liquid goat wormer, or Panacur equine paste are good for worms, and you can ask me for dosages. Clean off her vent area with trimming extra dirty feathers or give her a quick butt bath, keeping her warm and dried off afterward. Put some poultry vitamins in her water and add a bit of plain yogurt in her food for probiotics. Merry Christmas to you as well.

I have equine panacur paste! How much do I use and how do I administer? I have 8 chickens. Thank you!

 

[Eggcessive]

I have equine panacur paste! How much do I use and how do I administer? I have 8 chickens. Thank you!

Most people recommend giving 1/4 ml of 10% fenbendazole ( Panacur, SafeGuard) per pound of weight orally, and repeating in 10-14 days for roundworm,
1/4 ml per pound for 3 consecutive days to get gapeworm and cecal worms, and
1/4 ml per pound for 5 straight days if capillary worm is suspected or confirmed. Casportpony has a good thread here with much info: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1090991/worms-and-worming-warning-graphic-pictures-and-videos