Worming

[ADChickens]

Worming question - I used Safe-guard wormer 2 weeks ago, should I worm again? Thank you in advance.

 

[sourland]

Most wormers recommend a second worming 10 to 14 days after the first. I have no experience with Safeguard.

 

[lazy gardener]

Why did you use it? Did you have a fecal float done first? I'd not worm unless a diagnostic indicated a worm load heavy enough to warrant treatment.

 

[ADChickens]

Why did you use it? Did you have a fecal float done first? I'd not worm unless a diagnostic indicated a worm load heavy enough to warrant treatment.

My chickens all had diarrhea and I actually saw a long white worm.

 

[eatbeef14]

My chickens are 100% organic and natural so I don't even use wormers. And our chickens are perfectly healthy.

 

[ADChickens]

My chickens are 100% organic and natural so I don't even use wormers. And our chickens are perfectly healthy.

Mine too. They are all 2 years old and this is the first time I've had an issue. Hopefully the last.

 

[lazy gardener]

Are you absolutely 100% certain that it was a worm? Have you seen round worms before? Did you poke at it to see if the texture was consistent with a round worm? I only ask, b/c a lot of folks are not familiar with worms. There have been quite a few posts by new chicken owners who are certain they see a worm, and when they post a pic, it's definitely NOT a round worm.

 

[ADChickens]

Are you absolutely 100% certain that it was a worm? Have you seen round worms before? Did you poke at it to see if the texture was consistent with a round worm? I only ask, b/c a lot of folks are not familiar with worms. There have been quite a few posts by new chicken owners who are certain they see a worm, and when they post a pic, it's definitely NOT a round worm.

I did poke it, not sure it was a round worm but definitely a worm. Next time I will get it tested before starting meds. In the 2 weeks since I wormed them their poop has gotten almost back to normal. I don’t think I’ll worm again with the safe-guard and see how it goes. Thanks everyone!

 

[casportpony]

I did poke it, not sure it was a round worm but definitely a worm. Next time I will get it tested before starting meds. In the 2 weeks since I wormed them their poop has gotten almost back to normal. I don’t think I’ll worm again with the safe-guard and see how it goes. Thanks everyone!

if you saw roundworms then you need to repeat in 10-14 days.

 

[Folly's place]

I only worm when there's a problem, backed up by fecal testing. The last time was over two years ago! Recently a fecal test came back 'negative', wonderful!
There's really nothing really useful and approved for use in chickens for intestinal parasites, except for coccidia. Not a good situation, but that's where we are right now. Mary