Worms? Cocci? Parasites? Please help.

[elissarules]

Hi I have a one year old barnevelder hen who has been suffering with lethargy for a few weeks now. At first I thought it was dehydration (it had got really warm), and then I thought worms. I’ve been deworming her for 5 days now and she has only got worse.

Her poop is a dark green with yellow specks. Could she be egg bound? I don’t know anything and I’m desperate.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Getting worse after worming, the problem wasn't likely the type of worms the anthelmintic will treat.
A one year old hen living on the same property, likely won't have coccidiosis. They should have long since developed resistance.
I doubt it could be dehydration this time of year in Pennsylvania unless she went more than 24 hours without water.
At least have a fecal sample read. If the problem is intestinal, it could be bacterial, viral or a type of worm the medication doesn't treat.
Keep in mind that lethargy alone could point to nearly 100 different problems ranging from poisoning to cancer.

 

[Saaniya]

Hi I have a one year old barnevelder hen who has been suffering with lethargy for a few weeks now. At first I thought it was dehydration (it had got really warm), and then I thought worms. I’ve been deworming her for 5 days now and she has only got worse. View attachment 1736984

Her poop is a dark green with yellow specks. Could she be egg bound? I don’t know anything and I’m desperate. View attachment 1736979

For 5 days working no no no
Not good worming is a one day course then repeat after 15 days then 6 months


And yes warm cause this thing u mentioned ND poop u attach what temperature u r in


This yellow Urates means lack of water or dehydration
Give lots of chilled water
And cool environment

Touch her feet if they are hot
Wash them with cold water

 

[Wyorp Rock]

one year old barnevelder hen who has been suffering with lethargy for a few weeks now. At first I thought it was dehydration (it had got really warm), and then I thought worms. I’ve been deworming her for 5 days now and she has only got worse.

dark green with yellow specks. Could she be egg bound? I don’t know anything and I’m desperate.

she’s super puffed up. dull eyes. pale comb. her crop is small but has mostly water. there is food in there.

When is the last time she laid an egg?
Do you notice if she has any bloat/swelling or fluid in the abdomen?
What are you using to de-worm and the dosage?
Crop empty in the morning before eating/drinking?

You ask could she be egg bound - have you felt inside the vent for an egg?

If you are giving Corid, it won't hurt her - but encourage her to drink - syringe the mixed solution into her if you need to. Once she is hydrated, then offer her a wet mash of food, see if she will eat a little for you.
Getting a fecal float is always a good idea.
Also while you are examining her, look her over for external parasites.
Let us know how she's doing.

 

[elissarules]

Most cocci do not cause blood in the stool. There are 6 common cocci that can infect them and only one causes blood in stool.

she doesn’t have blood in the stool.

 

[elissarules]

I’m going to have a fecal tested. Just curious if there’s anything I should try now, as she’s seeming to get worse and worse

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Be prepared to send her to a Penn. state poultry diagnostic lab for necropsy.

Pennsylvania State University, Animal Diagnostic Laboratory
Wiley Ln
University Park, Pennsylvania 16802
Phone: 814-863-0837

Pennsylvania Veterinary Laboratory
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
2305 N Cameron Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110-9405
Phone: 717-787-8808

University of Pennsylvania,
School of Vet Med, New Bolton Center, PADLS
382 West Street Rd
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348-1692
Phone: 610-444-5800

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Fearing roundworms due to sloppy bottoms in one flock, rather than treating, I had a fecal read. The livestock vet found no worms but rather clostridial bacteria. He gave me tetracycline that cleared it up.
Had I wormed first, I would have wasted a lot of time.

 

[elissarules]

Fearing roundworms due to sloppy bottoms in one flock, rather than treating, I had a fecal read. The livestock vet found no worms but rather clostridial bacteria. He gave me tetracycline that cleared it up.
Had I wormed first, I would have wasted a lot of time.

Well, I’ve already wasted a lot of time. I have an appointment for monday.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Guessing always leads to delays.