What type of worms are these?

[CSAchook]

Just found these two large white worms in the poop of my 7.5 week old cockerel. The poop was fresh and one worm was actively moving when I noticed it. Are they round worms? Or tape segments? Is it safe to worm such a young chicken? Any advice much appreciated!

 

[staceyj]

The one on the left poop at ten o’clock looks like a tape segment.
Although usually you see them elongated at both ends and wriggling.
When they’ve dried up they look like a flat grain of rice and are an opaque whitish-tan.

Round worms are long and more spaghetti like.
So that’s my guess and I’m probably wrong.

 

[Lady of McCamley]

If that is the whole worm and not a portion, it looks like a tape segment to me.

Definitely not spaghetti like round worms or angel hair pasta capillary worms.

It is safe to worm your 7.5 week old cockeral and highly recommended. Tapes can decimate a bird pretty quickly.

I believe Praziquantel is the wormer of choice for tapes because they are hard to get rid of. Some use fenbendazole, but others feel it is ineffective against tapes.

LofMc

 

[CSAchook]

If that is the whole worm and not a portion, it looks like a tape segment to me.

Definitely not spaghetti like round worms or angel hair pasta capillary worms.

It is safe to worm your 7.5 week old cockeral and highly recommended. Tapes can decimate a bird pretty quickly.

I believe Praziquantel is the wormer of choice for tapes because they are hard to get rid of. Some use fenbendazole, but others feel it is ineffective against tapes.

LofMc

Thank you! Is Praziquantel readily available? Would TSC or another farm or pet store be likely to have it?

 

[Lady of McCamley]

At TSC's website:

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...ctin-155-praziquantel-775-026-oz?cm_vc=-10005

Zimectrin Gold Paste, horse med, is generally used. Be sure you note the concentration amount on the container.

I believe it is just a pea size amount given orally.

I've forgotten the repeat timing.

Check BYC for dosing @casportpony

LofMc

 

[Lady of McCamley]

Here's a thread on another forum board that gives the dosages:

https://www.chickenforum.com/threads/using-equimax-to-treat-tapeworms.10533/

 

[CSAchook]

Here's a thread on another forum board that gives the dosages:

https://www.chickenforum.com/threads/using-equimax-to-treat-tapeworms.10533/

Thank you!!!

 

[Lady of McCamley]

Just in the interest of full disclosure, and not of particular interest to you as you are not dealing with a hen, ivermectin and praziquental or not FDA approved meds for laying hens, nor meat birds.

If you use "off label" you can't technically use that bird for eggs or meat....or you follow FARAD suggestions and pull eggs or meat for a certain time, generally 14 to 30 days.

But you are dealing with a rooster that is not meant for meat, if I understand you correctly.

Just so you know. Most treat, treat again in the 10 to 14 days, then wait 14 to 30 days before processing or selling eggs. Both drugs are used in humans, and the amount is very small that you would get, but if your meat or eggs were ever tested and found to carry an non-approved substance, you could become liable for any FDA penalties.

Okay...PSA done.

LofMc

 

[FlyingNunFarm]

I agree tape segments. I’m a Valbazen fan. You give that by weight. .08 cc per pound. Then repeat 10 days later.

 

[CSAchook]

Just in the interest of full disclosure, and not of particular interest to you as you are not dealing with a hen, ivermectin and praziquental or not FDA approved meds for laying hens, nor meat birds.

If you use "off label" you can't technically use that bird for eggs or meat....or you follow FARAD suggestions and pull eggs or meat for a certain time, generally 14 to 30 days.

But you are dealing with a rooster that is not meant for meat, if I understand you correctly.

Just so you know. Most treat, treat again in the 10 to 14 days, then wait 14 to 30 days before processing or selling eggs. Both drugs are used in humans, and the amount is very small that you would get, but if your meat or eggs were ever tested and found to carry an non-approved substance, you could become liable for any FDA penalties.

Okay...PSA done.

LofMc

Understood. This is just a very very small flock of pet birds. I don’t sell eggs or meat and I personally don’t mind taking the risk to myself (so to speak). I will go to TSC after work tomorrow and dose the whole flock as soon as I get home.
The little guy was looking a bit under the weather today...should I provide him extra protein or vitamins to help him recover post treatment? Also, is there a best or way to administer this stuff? Syringe into the mouth.? Put on top of a piece of food? Mix with baby food???

Thank you for all the detailed advice!