Tapeworm infection?

[Iara]

Interesting, they have gone now so I can't double check. However, if they reappear would it be worth trying to squash some, I assume if they are oyster shell they would be solid? They did look rather jelly like but I must admit I did not touch any : )!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Interesting, they have gone now so I can't double check. However, if they reappear would it be worth trying to squash some, I assume if they are oyster shell they would be solid? They did look rather jelly like but I must admit I did not touch any : )!

Yes, I would check them out more closely the next time you see them.

Yes, oyster shell would be solid.

 

[Iara]

Thank you, next time I will : ).

 

[LaFleche]

Hi, just a quick update to say the Flubenole 5% arrived and I treated the whole flock and fed them the cooked eggs. All poo is now parasite free and they all seem happy and healthy. Thank you again for the advice : )!

I am glad it worked for you!

 

[Hogansville]

I am new to raising chickens and just came across this post on tapeworms, etc. Gross. My chickens are not free range and I want to keep them healthy. Should I be deworming them periodically just for safety, and of so what should I give them periodically. I really don't want to see worms or their eggs.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I am new to raising chickens and just came across this post on tapeworms, etc. Gross. My chickens are not free range and I want to keep them healthy. Should I be deworming them periodically just for safety, and of so what should I give them periodically. I really don't want to see worms or their eggs.

It really depends on where you live and the worm load in your area.
It's best to get a fecal float to check for worms if that's possible.

Some folks worm twice a year while others worm anywhere from monthly to quarterly ... see...it depends.

You likely won't see worms in poop unless there's a heavy infestation. Eggs are microscopic.

As for which de-wormer to use...again - depends.

Fenbendazole (Safeguard) and Albendazole (Valbazen) will both treat most worms that poultry have, except for tapeworms.

Praziquantel is used to treat tapeworms.