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Hi all! Hoping someone can help me with all things worms.
I was scooping poop on Sunday and noticed one that had thin, white looking strands that I can only assume are worms. After some research and looking at other posts with images, I believe they are roundworms, but maybe also cecal worms. I was so grossed out I forgot to take a picture (which I know would have been helpful!). I also scoop the poop every morning (we have sand), and this is the first time I've noticed this, so hoping I'm catching it early.
Here are some of my questions:
Robyn
I was scooping poop on Sunday and noticed one that had thin, white looking strands that I can only assume are worms. After some research and looking at other posts with images, I believe they are roundworms, but maybe also cecal worms. I was so grossed out I forgot to take a picture (which I know would have been helpful!). I also scoop the poop every morning (we have sand), and this is the first time I've noticed this, so hoping I'm catching it early.
Here are some of my questions:
- My BOs just went through their first molt. I inspected butts and no one has a gross rear end, but 3 of the 4 have pale combs and one is going through the molt bad. Can molt decrease their immunity opening them up for more worms? (I have 10 birds total)
- Can anyone share the differences between roundworms and cecal worms? I was having trouble finding good photos that looked like what I saw.
- Would round or cecal worms show up in eggs? Just want to be mindful of the eggs we are eating
- I was reading about Safeguard for goats. What would be the dosage / duration be? Would this even help?
- Should we throw any eggs out if we are unsure of the worm situation?
- Should I also treat the run?
Robyn