What kind of worms are these?

[StanZ]

Yes, it does look very much like tapeworm. My immediate concern was that it might be gape worm, but that's a relief that it's not. Any suggestions as to how to treat it?

 

[TwoCrows]

You will need to use this stuff for tape worms... http://www.horse.com/item/zimecterin-gold-praziquantel-paste-wormer-775/SLT151412/

I believe the dosage is .05 ml per pound of chicken. (about a pea sized dolup for the average sized chicken) (Kathy knows more about measuring than I do. @casportpony

Make sure to be meticulous in cleaning around the coop and run, if the tapes are segmenting, there are hundreds of eggs in these segments waiting to be eaten by the chickens. So be as clean as possible for a while to get rid of these things. Tapes are not easy to kill off.

Good luck and keep us posted!

 

[StanZ]

Thank you both very much, I just placed an order for the zimecterin gold. Would 0.06ml be enough for my 2 hens? (I'm not sure which one has the worms) Do I just put it in their water? Or into their beaks directly? Also, should 1 treatment do the trick?
Thanks again.

 

[StanZ]

Ok, got it. Now for how long do I give them this medication for?

 

[TwoCrows]

Ok, got it. Now for how long do I give them this medication for?

1 time. Then wait about 10 days and give them another dollup.

 

[TwoCrows]

I try to squeeze meds under the tongue or on the tip of the tongue.

 

[casportpony]

Quote: X2.

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

@StanZ , keep an eye open for more worms, and if you see any, would be great if you could take some pictures for us!

-Kathy

 

[StanZ]

Sure thing, I havent seen anymore as of yet. But I'm going to search around my yard, and keep an eye out for their droppings

 

[casportpony]

update?