So yesterday one of my Wyandottes was very sickly looking, lethargic, pale comb, very running droppings. I was very concerned and assumed she had worms, unfortunately by the time I saw her the local pet shops were closed. This morning we got some worming medicine for her and put it in her water, after forcing some into her (as she refused to drink). Several hours later I noticed droppings full of dead worms (looked like roundworms) I was very pleased to see this as the medicine did something. My questions however are:
- will she be alright now that they are out of her?
- could there be any more in her?
- I gave some of the water/ medicine mixture to my other hen, afterward I noticed her droppings were "clean", does this mean she is worm free?
- Should I keep the worming medicine in their water at all times, or give them normal water and dose them on medication every few months?
- Is there anything else I should do for her?
Thanks!
- will she be alright now that they are out of her?
- could there be any more in her?
- I gave some of the water/ medicine mixture to my other hen, afterward I noticed her droppings were "clean", does this mean she is worm free?
- Should I keep the worming medicine in their water at all times, or give them normal water and dose them on medication every few months?
- Is there anything else I should do for her?
Thanks!