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PLEASE HELP: What is this bloody worm-like object my hen just excreted? (Gross photo)

Discussion in 'Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures' started by callier, Dec 21, 2015.

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  1. Dec 21, 2015 #1
    callier

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    Hello:

    Does anyone have any idea what on earth this disgusting thing could be?
    Has anyone seen this before?
    What would you suggest?

    Thank you very much - I GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP. Love my chicken and don't want her to die.

    Sincerely,
    Callie
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  3. Dec 21, 2015 #2
    CTKen

    CTKen Monkey business Premium Member

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    Can't help on identifying what it is but in your position I would de-worm if you have not already done so.

    Good luck
    Ct
     
  4. Dec 21, 2015 #3
    casportpony

    casportpony Poop Inspector General Premium Member

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    Welcome to BYC! How is she acting?

    -Kathy
     
  5. Dec 21, 2015 #4
    callier

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    She is acting pretty normal: excited about food, moving around fine and normally.
     
  6. Dec 21, 2015 #5
    casportpony

    casportpony Poop Inspector General Premium Member

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    Can you have a vet look at her?

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  7. Dec 21, 2015 #6
    callier

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    Yes she has been to an aviary specialist and the emergency vet. No one really knows what's wrong with her.

    Has anyone ever seen that before?
     
  8. Dec 21, 2015 #7
    casportpony

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    Did they do a fecal to check for worms?

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  9. Dec 21, 2015 #8
    callier

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    No the vet did not do a fecal check. Should I send it for a sample? Does it look like a worm? Do they get that big?
     
  10. Dec 21, 2015 #9
    casportpony

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    I would talk to the vet about checking for worm eggs, coccidia and bacteria. Would be two different tests, one's a fecal float, the other is a gram stain.

    -Kathy
     
  11. Dec 21, 2015 #10
    HappyChickInn

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    Did you feed her anything different in the last day or two? I had some really weird red wormy looking stuff myself that turned out to be nothing in a day or two after feeding blueberries or grapes. Apple cider vinegar (2 tablespoons to a gal of water for a few days will deworm and be healthy too). Good luck
     
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