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drumstick diva said:
Have you seen the chicks passing actual worms? It's best to have a vet check a stool sample. Wormers are pretty harsh on their system. Best to only worm when necessary and with the right product for the type of worms.
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Thanks drumstick diva. It was definatly a sticky stool and it was a long worm about 2cm, white and it moved I'm sure it was a tapeworm.

I've read about the other chick and feel it may have gapeworm. As it has the characteristics of that. They say gapeworm stops the chick from breathing. First time chicks so I just a bit worried I think.
 
Tape worms are segmented . A long, white worm is likely to be roundworm but, without a photo that's just a guess. Do you have a vet who could check the stool for worms/what kind/what produce to use as a wormer?

To check for gapeworm gently wipe a moistened cotton swab at the back of the throat. If gapeworms are present there, you will find little reddish threads on the swap.
 
drumstick diva said:
Tape worms are segmented . A long, white worm is likely to be roundworm but, without a photo that's just a guess. Do you have a vet who could check the stool for worms/what kind/what produce to use as a wormer?

To check for gapeworm gently wipe a moistened cotton swab at the back of the throat. If gapeworms are present there, you will find little reddish threads on the swap.
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Ok thank you so much for the help. Can I use a cotton swab on a very young chick too. Would that be ok.
I wish I had taken a picture of the worm.
I will try and see what happens.
thank you.
 
drumstick diva said:
Maybe not on a very young chicks, I'm afraid they might fight the attempt and in doing so be injured by the cotton swab.
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Thank you. I am thinking I done a wrong move by purchasing them from a home Hatcher who seemed to have a lot of people getting them from him. Hopefully the remaining 9 will be ok and I can bring them up to be very happy chicks.
 
drumstick diva said:
Hope everything works out for you. Remember though BYC is here for you 24/7
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Thank you.
I'm now wondering if it would be worth my time getting these chicks vaccinated. I read that most vets wont do it because it costs too much and not enough people get them done.
I think I will speak to the vets to find out what's best.
 

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