Worms, Coccidiosis, or am I over-mothering?

[Kiki]

There is plenty of evidence to suggest that ACV keeps too acidic of an environment in the stomach for worms to thrive; as well as evidence that squash seeds do something to paralyze worms. I did it early when I noticed the first few worms and ever since I haven’t seen another one. I know plenty of people who have never had a worm problem just by using pumpkin seeds and ACV.
All I’m saying is it worked for me.

One doesn't normally see worms until the bird is so infested with them that they physically have no more room inside the bird to live.

I have yet to see a real study (not a random internet user/poster) confirming anything you've stated works for worms. It's simply just not true.

@4EverOrp do you have a dog vet near by that you could call and ask if they will run a fecal float test on some fresh poop that you would bring in?

 

[Kiki]

I've always used ACV, if that helps

No it does not help rid worms nor prevent them.

 

[4EverOrp]

If i presume its worms, my options here in the uk are, Flubenvet - which is great, but pricey. I can also buy ivermectin pour on (although it's not licenced for poultry). I would prefer to use the ivermectin 0.5% as it seems easier and cheaper - will it do the job? Anyone know how much to use?
Thanks again...

 

[Kiki]

If i presume its worms, my options here in the uk are, Flubenvet - which is great, but pricey. I can also buy ivermectin pour on (although it's not licenced for poultry). I would prefer to use the ivermectin 0.5% as it seems easier and cheaper - will it do the job? Anyone know how much to use?
Thanks again...

No ivermectin isn't good for worms anymore.
I am pretty sure a recent member in your area was able to get the safeguard paste...sold over the counter for rabbits. Let me see if I can find that thread to show you.

 

[4EverOrp]

Can i rest assured it doesn't look like coccidiosis? If we haven't ruled that out completely I could go for a fecal test by chickenvet:
http://www.chickenvet.co.uk/shop/view/index.aspx/product/faeces-sampling-67
It's £24.00 including postage though....

 

[Kiki]

Can i rest assured it doesn't look like coccidiosis? If we haven't ruled that out completely I could go for a fecal test by chickenvet:
http://www.chickenvet.co.uk/shop/view/index.aspx/product/faeces-sampling-67
It's £24.00 including postage though....

Get it done.

 

[4EverOrp]

3 more fresh poops - I'm thinking these look more normal...

 

[Shadrach]

I've tried contacting my sister in the UK for her vet details but haven't been able to catch her yet.

 

[4EverOrp]

That's ok - I think I'll just go for it and get the testing done - That way I know what I'm dealing with

 

[Kiki]

That's ok - I think I'll just go for it and get the testing done - That way I know what I'm dealing with