Trampmom
Chirping
I have a 2 year old broad breasted turkey hen, a 2 year old bantam rooster, and 5 sixteen week old girls (one is a bantam).
Last night we took them out for supervised free ranging, and I noticed the Mystic Marans seemed to be straining to go to the bathroom, and she was reaching around to her butt.
I could see something white and flat poking out. Her feathers were very spread out so I had a good view. I immediately thought of tapeworms, but since I've never had that problem before, I'm not sure.
She finally pooped, but I didn't think to look at it because I was too interested in the white thing (stupid). And I didn't even think to take a picture (stupid!).
Before they went to bed, I checked all butts, and they all looked fine.
She is eating, drinking and acting normal. I checked everyone's poop in the coop this morning and "didn't think" I saw any white fragments. And I specifically watched her poop and did not see any fragments.
In 15 years I've never treated for worms and never had a problem, but I guess now's the time to start! Can anyone give me advice on something I can give them orally (I can't handle shots). And preferably something I can get at TSC or Family Farm and Home?
With the size range of a 30+ pound turkey down to the teeny, tiny bantam, I want to make sure everyone gets the correct dosage.
Last night we took them out for supervised free ranging, and I noticed the Mystic Marans seemed to be straining to go to the bathroom, and she was reaching around to her butt.
I could see something white and flat poking out. Her feathers were very spread out so I had a good view. I immediately thought of tapeworms, but since I've never had that problem before, I'm not sure.
She finally pooped, but I didn't think to look at it because I was too interested in the white thing (stupid). And I didn't even think to take a picture (stupid!).
Before they went to bed, I checked all butts, and they all looked fine.
She is eating, drinking and acting normal. I checked everyone's poop in the coop this morning and "didn't think" I saw any white fragments. And I specifically watched her poop and did not see any fragments.
In 15 years I've never treated for worms and never had a problem, but I guess now's the time to start! Can anyone give me advice on something I can give them orally (I can't handle shots). And preferably something I can get at TSC or Family Farm and Home?
With the size range of a 30+ pound turkey down to the teeny, tiny bantam, I want to make sure everyone gets the correct dosage.