Worms in poop (warning, poop photo)

[ForFlocksSake]

My Black copper Maran has been missing feathers on her entire neck and butt for a long time now. At first I thought it was molting but they just aren't growing back. Today while I was in the run I noticed her bottom looked REALLY bad. Way worse than it has (and I check often). When she pooped I noticed it was very liquid and lo and behold, 3 wiggly white worms came out. So, that was gross. Then one of my other girls ATE the worms. Now I dont know what to do. Do I treat them? How do I do that? I currently have 12 laying hens in my flock and 6 more pullets separated but attached to the run. I have not begun integration yet and would really like to have this worm issue solved before I do that. Photo of the nasty poop and her poor bottom. I should add she is an extremely skittish girl and will not let me anywhere near her, so treating her will be a challenge.

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[Wyorp Rock]

Those are Roundworms. Treat all your birds.

To treat most worms that poultry can have except for Tapeworm you can use Safeguard (Fenbendazole) or Valbazen (Albendazole). Both are given orally by weight; they do not mix well with water.

Safeguard 10% Liquid Goat Dewormer or Equine Paste dose is 0.23ml per pound of weight given orally once a day for 5 days in a row.
---OR---
Valbazen dose is 0.08ml per pound of weight given orally once, then repeated in 10 days.

Here's how to give oral medications:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...dications-to-all-poultry-and-waterfowl.73335/


If you want to medicate water for Roundworms Only.
Use Levamisole Wormout Laying Hen Solution. You can find it at Jedds, instructions on dosing and usage is on the website and bottle.
https://jedds.com/products/laying-h...2_r7_OP9bo5tGwIxfqMawpEcjXJp2TJJ27XOrYuFCQYUn
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Safeguard Aquasol© formula can be used. You can also find this online or possibly in feed stores. Instructions for usage is on the packaging and the Safeguard Aquasol website.

 

[ForFlocksSake]

Thank you!

I think the safeguard aquasol is most practical for me. I can’t catch and medicate my whole flock every day for 5 days.

Am I able to eat the eggs during the treatment period?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Thank you!

I think the safeguard aquasol is most practical for me. I can’t catch and medicate my whole flock every day for 5 days.

Am I able to eat the eggs during the treatment period?

If you follow the manufacturer's directions and dosing guideline on the bottle of Safeguard Aquasol, there is no withdrawal period.