What kind of worms are these?

[dawg53]

I have been unsuccessful in finding flubenvet in the US. It looks like it's only in the UK? Do you know if there is another name for it here? And what do you think about verm-x? Should I start doing a regular worming after this?

You cant get flubenvet here in the U.S.
Havnt you been reading my posts? Flubenvet will NOT treat tapeworms. Valbazen kills every known type of worm that chickens can get. Verm-X is ineffective as a wormer, dont waste your money.
http://skeptvet.com/Blog/2012/01/ve...eal-evidence-to-show-it-is-safe-or-effective/

 

[5770amber]

You cant get flubenvet here in the U.S.
Havnt you been reading my posts? Flubenvet will NOT treat tapeworms. Valbazen kills every known type of worm that chickens can get. Verm-X is ineffective as a wormer, dont waste your money.
http://skeptvet.com/Blog/2012/01/ve...eal-evidence-to-show-it-is-safe-or-effective/

Yes I have been reading. I meant for worming in the future but I guess I will ALWAYS have to treat for tape worm now? I'm trying to figure out what to do after this is taken care of. Do we worm on schedule or only if they poop worms. I'd rather it not get to that point if possible. Sorry I don't mean to frustrate anyone I just want it all to go away. I appreciate all the info you guys have given me

 

[dawg53]

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Okay. Currently, once you get rid of the tapeworms, it would be best to worm your birds on a regular basis, about every 3 months with valbazen for preventative maintenance. Preventatively you can dose them once initially, then redose again in 10 days. IF you see segments at anytime, use the zimectrin gold to treat the birds showing segments in feces.
Dont worry about worm resistance to the wormers. Months later down the road, you can rotate the valbazen with safeguard liquid goat wormer.

 

[islafarm]

Sorry, the only worm issue I've had (thus far) has been with tapeworm. I researched all the medications and then used the praziquantel because that's what's in the wormer I used to use on the dogs, and I happened to have some handy. It worked. I've heard of people doing regular worming every 3 or 6 months, and usually for roundworms, which seem to be more common than tapeworms?

I don't think you'll always have to treat for tapeworm - however I don't know how long the eggs are viable inside the segment, then how long the insects which eat viable eggs live for - those would be the two factors to take into account. If your birds free range where there are wild birds who may have tapeworm, then that would be another factor.

Ah the joys and fears of chicken keepers

 

[dawg53]

Sorry, the only worm issue I've had (thus far) has been with tapeworm. I researched all the medications and then used the praziquantel because that's what's in the wormer I used to use on the dogs, and I happened to have some handy. It worked. I've heard of people doing regular worming every 3 or 6 months, and usually for roundworms, which seem to be more common than tapeworms?

I don't think you'll always have to treat for tapeworm - however I don't know how long the eggs are viable inside the segment, then how long the insects which eat viable eggs live for - those would be the two factors to take into account. If your birds free range where there are wild birds who may have tapeworm, then that would be another factor.

Ah the joys and fears of chicken keepers

You're correct. Roundworms are more common than tapeworms. Roundworm eggs are picked up directly off the ground but can also be present in bugs and earthworms depending what type of nematode is present in the environment. A broad spectrum wormer such as albendazole or fenbendazole will take care of nematodes, whereas praziquantel is specifically used for tapeworms.
The key is worming every 3 months or sometimes sooner depending on soil conditions, to end the worms lifecycle.
http://japr.oxfordjournals.org/content/16/3/392.full.pdf

 

[islafarm]

Thanks dawg53!

That's great information, appreciate it!

 

[5770amber]

You guys are great! Thanks for having patients with me

one more dumb question... after worming is the worm/egg dead? Can the insects still pick up the worms that have been passed from a treated chicken?

 

[islafarm]

If the worming worked, all worms and eggs will be dead

If we're still talking tapeworm then the medication will kill or even dissolve the worm: it won't be shedding any more segments with eggs. I imagine it's the same for any worm / worm medication. You'll be fine

 

[5770amber]

If the worming worked, all worms and eggs will be dead   If we're still talking tapeworm then the medication will kill or even dissolve the worm: it won't be shedding any more segments with eggs. I imagine it's the same for any worm / worm medication. You'll be fine 

Shew

that's a relief. Well I can't think of any more questions, you guys answered them all! Thank you! It's appreciated very much! Here's my girls

 

[islafarm]

Lovely green grass!