Weird poop and lethargic behavior

[Heliostar15]

Worms usually don't show up in the droppings. Sometimes, with a heavy load, you might see a roundworm or tapeworm segment, but usually not. The parasites live their entire life cycle inside the bird and are digested when they die. More common symptoms are runny, mucousy droppings, increased intestinal shed, weight loss, listlessness, sometimes crop issues, sometimes a reduction in laying. Many times there are no symptoms at all, or so minor as to not be noticed. I deal with roundworm a lot, often my first and only clue is a sick looking dropping on the poop boards in the morning. When they don't feel good, they hide it really, really well. It's survival instinct in the flock. And weight loss often goes unnoticed because all those fluffy feathers hide it. I try to pick my birds up when ever I get the chance, I check their feet and body condition quickly, and off they go. I will often worm one of my birds if they look off or I feel a noticable weight loss. Because I know it's an issue for my flock. Had a hen yesterday that looked off, and when I picked her up she felt very thin, so she got wormed. The fact that I could even pick her up without her being on the roost at night was also a sign that she's not feeling well. Sometimes symptoms are subtle.

Oh wow thank you! I’ve only had chickens for four years so i’m still learning, this we very helpful, I will treat the whole flock as soon as I get the safeguard in! I’ve only really dealt with bumble foot before.