They've got worms. Now what?

[HappyClucker7]

So, yesterday I discovered that one of my hens has what I think are roundworms (that's the only type of worm that seemed to match what they looked like). I ordered this: https://www.homeopet.com/product/avian-wrm-clear/ today to treat her, as I heard it works well.
However, it appears my problem is bigger than I thought. I found some worms in one of my roosters' poop, and these worms are red. So, I'm dealing with more than one type.
The chickens are all acting fine. One of my 5 y/o hens is seems a little slow right now, but I think it might be because of the heat. She was totally fine yesterday.
For now, I'm giving them some ACV, garlic, and chili, as I heard that helps with worms (I realize this is not a treatment. I'm just using to help the chickens get a little boost).
The homeopathic treatment will probably be here tomorrow. But, now I'm wondering if it will be enough? I'd really rather treat this naturally, but if I need to, I will get something else.

Here are some pictures of the poop:

I also found these watery poops with green? Not sure if they are normal or not. I thought I'd include them anyway. (One of them came from the hen that's acting slow today. Not sure about the other ones.)

@Eggcessive @Wyorp Rock

 

[Eggcessive]

I am not convinced the red things are worms, but probably are intestinal mucus which can be stringy. How old are your chickens? Coccidiosis is common in young ones, and worms can also cause blood. Valbazen (albendazole) is very good to get most worms in chickens in 2 doses of 1/2 ml orally given 10 days apart. It is used in humans as well for worms. SafeGuard Liquid Goat Wormer given for 5 days in a row, treats most chicken worms as well, and dosage is 1/4 ml per pound of weight. Your local vet may agree to do a fecal test for the different worms and coccidiosis on some fresh droppings if you call and ask.

 

[Katanahamon]

So, yesterday I discovered that one of my hens has what I think are roundworms (that's the only type of worm that seemed to match what they looked like). I ordered this: https://www.homeopet.com/product/avian-wrm-clear/ today to treat her, as I heard it works well.
However, it appears my problem is bigger than I thought. I found some worms in one of my roosters' poop, and these worms are red. So, I'm dealing with more than one type.
The chickens are all acting fine. One of my 5 y/o hens is seems a little slow right now, but I think it might be because of the heat. She was totally fine yesterday.
For now, I'm giving them some ACV, garlic, and chili, as I heard that helps with worms (I realize this is not a treatment. I'm just using to help the chickens get a little boost).
The homeopathic treatment will probably be here tomorrow. But, now I'm wondering if it will be enough? I'd really rather treat this naturally, but if I need to, I will get something else.

Here are some pictures of the poop:
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I also found these watery poops with green? Not sure if they are normal or not. I thought I'd include them anyway. (One of them came from the hen that's acting slow today. Not sure about the other ones.)
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@Eggcessive @Wyorp Rock

I got a nice microscope for pretty cheap, they’re surprisingly cheap nowadays, If you want to try doing your own testing..just a thought..but, I’d have a vet run a fecal float, if no poultry vet, maybe a dog cat vet would agree to do one..worm eggs and bodies that show up will still show up regardless of species..

 

[Katanahamon]

So, yesterday I discovered that one of my hens has what I think are roundworms (that's the only type of worm that seemed to match what they looked like). I ordered this: https://www.homeopet.com/product/avian-wrm-clear/ today to treat her, as I heard it works well.
However, it appears my problem is bigger than I thought. I found some worms in one of my roosters' poop, and these worms are red. So, I'm dealing with more than one type.
The chickens are all acting fine. One of my 5 y/o hens is seems a little slow right now, but I think it might be because of the heat. She was totally fine yesterday.
For now, I'm giving them some ACV, garlic, and chili, as I heard that helps with worms (I realize this is not a treatment. I'm just using to help the chickens get a little boost).
The homeopathic treatment will probably be here tomorrow. But, now I'm wondering if it will be enough? I'd really rather treat this naturally, but if I need to, I will get something else.

Here are some pictures of the poop:
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I also found these watery poops with green? Not sure if they are normal or not. I thought I'd include them anyway. (One of them came from the hen that's acting slow today. Not sure about the other ones.)
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@Eggcessive @Wyorp Rock

Also..the bloody poop looks like grit was expelled along with it, that may be normal, you’d have to do microscopy to see what’s going on, I don’t see any worms, unless the tiny white things in one of the pics are worm bodies..the green poop looks normal too..did you actually see a worm body that is red, or just these pics, cause the red stuff looks like intestinal shedding, especially since there’s grit with it..

 

[HappyClucker7]

I am not convinced the red things are worms, but probably are intestinal mucus which can be stringy.

Also..the bloody poop looks like grit was expelled along with it, that may be normal, you’d have to do microscopy to see what’s going on, I don’t see any worms, unless the tiny white things in one of the pics are worm bodies..the green poop looks normal too..did you actually see a worm body that is red, or just these pics, cause the red stuff looks like intestinal shedding, especially since there’s grit with it..

So you don't think the red stuff is worms? That would be awesome. I know for a fact that the ones in my hen's poop were worms, because they were moving. But this is definitely a relief.
I'm glad the other poop is normal too. I figured it was, but I thought I'd post it anyway.

How old are your chickens? Coccidiosis is common in young ones, and worms can also cause blood. Valbazen (albendazole) is very good to get most worms in chickens in 2 doses of 1/2 ml orally given 10 days apart. It is used in humans as well for worms. SafeGuard Liquid Goat Wormer given for 5 days in a row, treats most chicken worms as well, and dosage is 1/4 ml per pound of weight. Your local vet may agree to do a fecal test for the different worms and coccidiosis on some fresh droppings if you call and ask.

Two of them are 5 years old, four of them are 1 year old, two of them are around 5 months, and two are about 14 weeks old.
I just went through coccidiosis with the younger ones, and I had everyone on Corid (some are still on it actually), so I don't think it could be Coccidiosis.

I'll definitely look into those two treatments!

I got a nice microscope for pretty cheap, they’re surprisingly cheap nowadays, If you want to try doing your own testing..just a thought..but, I’d have a vet run a fecal float, if no poultry vet, maybe a dog cat vet would agree to do one..worm eggs and bodies that show up will still show up regardless of species..

Unfortunately the vets here are useless at the moment, because they barely take in emergencies, let alone things like this. I have a small microscope. What would I be looking for?

 

[Katanahamon]

So you don't think the red stuff is worms? That would be awesome. I know for a fact that the ones in my hen's poop were worms, because they were moving. But this is definitely a relief.
I'm glad the other poop is normal too. I figured it was, but I thought I'd post it anyway.


Two of them are 5 years old, four of them are 1 year old, two of them are around 5 months, and two are about 14 weeks old.
I just went through coccidiosis with the younger ones, and I had everyone on Corid (some are still on it actually), so I don't think it could be Coccidiosis.

I'll definitely look into those two treatments!


Unfortunately the vets here are useless at the moment, because they barely take in emergencies, let alone things like this. I have a small microscope. What would I be looking for?

You can google search worm eggs microscope, or chicken parasites microscope, there are sites that have pictures of worms and eggs under the scope and can teach you what magnification to use, how to do a fecal float test, etc.

 

[HappyClucker7]

You can google search worm eggs microscope, or chicken parasites microscope, there are sites that have pictures of worms and eggs under the scope and can teach you what magnification to use, how to do a fecal float test, etc.

Okay, I might try that. Thanks!

 

[Katanahamon]

So you don't think the red stuff is worms? That would be awesome. I know for a fact that the ones in my hen's poop were worms, because they were moving. But this is definitely a relief.
I'm glad the other poop is normal too. I figured it was, but I thought I'd post it anyway.


Two of them are 5 years old, four of them are 1 year old, two of them are around 5 months, and two are about 14 weeks old.
I just went through coccidiosis with the younger ones, and I had everyone on Corid (some are still on it actually), so I don't think it could be Coccidiosis.

I'll definitely look into those two treatments!


Unfortunately the vets here are useless at the moment, because they barely take in emergencies, let alone things like this. I have a small microscope. What would I be looking for?

I could absolutely always be wrong of course, looking at a picture isn’t conclusive..if you take the red things and put them in water and they dissolve, great, they’re blood, if they rinse off and turn out to be worms, then, there’s a problem..try to magnify them so you’re sure it’s not just congealed blood..

 

[HappyClucker7]

I could absolutely always be wrong of course, looking at a picture isn’t conclusive..if you take the red things and put them in water and they dissolve, great, they’re blood, if they rinse off and turn out to be worms, then, there’s a problem..try to magnify them so you’re sure it’s not just congealed blood..

Okay, I'll do that.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I know for a fact that the ones in my hen's poop were worms, because they were moving.

If you saw worms moving, then I recommend that you follow @Eggcessive 's suggestion of using a de-wormer.

Valbazen (albendazole) is very good to get most worms in chickens in 2 doses of 1/2 ml orally given 10 days apart. It is used in humans as well for worms. SafeGuard Liquid Goat Wormer given for 5 days in a row, treats most chicken worms as well, and dosage is 1/4 ml per pound of weight.