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[BrickCoop15]

Hi, I am new at chicken keeping and I am always looking for information on the best ways to care for my flock. While doing my daily chicken chores, I discovered a round worm in one of their stools. I took a stool sample to my local veterinarian (does not treat chickens) to be tested for parasites. The results of the fecal smear showed that they tested positive for coccidia and roundworms. The results left me with questions. First of all, will all adult chickens test positive for coccidia? Do I need to treat them for it when they show no symptoms? Do all chicken worms show up in fecal smears? What is the safest wormer for them? I am afraid of having them die from toxic worm overload. I have never wormed them and I am not sure what is best. I would appreciate any information anyone could give me.

 

[drumstick diva]

I believe people use Corid for coccidiosis . I'm not sure what for roundworm .But it doesn't require a very toxic wormer. I think adult chickens may always test positive for coccidia but, as they get older it has no effect on them. It's mainly very young chicks being put outside that have no immunity to it. They are usually given medicated chick starter.

I'm sure someone will be along soon who can give you a definitive answer.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us!

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, BrickCoop15, and

! Pleased you joined us! You might post in the predators & parasites thread for some info on those worms. Good luck to you!

 

[DDNONIN2016]

Hello and welcome...so glad you joined BYC

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!!

Glad to have you aboard!!