Tapeworms-Help!

[Erin J]

Hi,

I am new to this backyard chicken game. I recently got 6 hens all laying and seemed healthy (all are about a year old). Within a few days of having them I noticed tapeworm segments in their poop. So, I gave them a dose of Valbazen (.8 ml) on Oct 14 and then ten days later on the Oct. 24th. I am still seeing live segments in their poop 7 days after the 2nd dose. What do I do? A third dose? A larger dose? Switch to a different de-wormer? I want to get these girls healthy and I'm tired of throwing out eggs! Thanks in advance for any tips or advice!

Thanks!

Erin

 

[redsoxs]

Tapeworms are a toughly to get rif of. Here's an old thread where it is discussed. Hope you'll be able to glean something helpful from it. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/640330/tapeworm-deworming-questions
Best of luck to you!