White wriggling things in poop- how can I tell if it’s worms or fly larvae?

[Southnjchicks]

Could anyone help me identify these white wriggling things in my chicken’s poop? I was about to scrape it off of my patio with a shovel when I leaned in a little closer and noticed movement! I’ve never dewormed my flock before and I’m a little lost in all of the advice here. I saw another post mention it could be fly larvae? For reference I’m in New Jersey, plenty hot here and lots of flies but I’m concerned it could be tapeworms. Thank you! Video attached.

 

[dawg53]

Those are tapeworm segments. You need to purchase Equimax equine paste at a feed store and dose the bird that excreted the feces containing the tapeworm segments. There is no need to treat all your chickens unless they show segments in feces.
Equimax is given orally, dosage is 0.03ml per pound of weight or 0.15ml for a 5lb bird.

 

[Eggcessive]

I agree it looks like tapeworms. Use the Equimax as Dawg53 said, and repeat it in 10-14 days. A 1 ml syringe without a needle is usually free at most pharmacies for the asking, and can come in handy with small doses. Get a close weight on your chicken to get the right dose. Here is a post to read:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...rms-under-construction.1220309/#post-19519143

 

[Southnjchicks]

EDIT: I just realized the Equimax paste contains more than just ivermectin, leaving this comment in case anyone had the same question


Thank you both for your help. I’m reading some conflicting reports about ivermectin…a lot of sources are saying it’s effective against most worms EXCEPT for tapeworm? https://poultrydvm.com/drugs/ivermectin#:~:text=Ivermectin is not effective on,given away or sold commercially.

 

[dawg53]

Equimax contains Ivermectin and Praziquantel. It's the Praziquantel that kills tapeworms, and it's very effective in doing so.
Ivermectin treats different types of roundworms. However, Ivermectin is showing roundworm resistance in some parts of the country due to its overuse in treating poultry mites over the years, when its primary purpose is a wormer.

 

[Southnjchicks]

Those are tapeworm segments. You need to purchase Equimax equine paste at a feed store and dose the bird that excreted the feces containing the tapeworm segments. There is no need to treat all your chickens unless they show segments in feces.
Equimax is given orally, dosage is 0.03ml per pound of weight or 0.15ml for a 5lb bird.

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Thank you so much for info

 

[Southnjchicks]

I agree it looks like tapeworms. Use the Equimax as Dawg53 said, and repeat it in 10-14 days. A 1 ml syringe without a needle is usually free at most pharmacies for the asking, and can come in handy with small doses. Get a close weight on your chicken to get the right dose. Here is a post to read:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...rms-under-construction.1220309/#post-19519143

Thank you for posting that!

 

[Kiki]

Could anyone help me identify these white wriggling things in my chicken’s poop? I was about to scrape it off of my patio with a shovel when I leaned in a little closer and noticed movement! I’ve never dewormed my flock before and I’m a little lost in all of the advice here. I saw another post mention it could be fly larvae? For reference I’m in New Jersey, plenty hot here and lots of flies but I’m concerned it could be tapeworms. Thank you! Video attached.

I agree. Tapeworms.

And @dawg53 is right...it's the P word that you need to get rid of tapes.