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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: Bobby on July 18, 2009, 05:47:18 pm

Title: HELP
Post by: Bobby on July 18, 2009, 05:47:18 pm

Our 4 chickens have only been laying a few days.  One of them went into the nest box and laid an egg today - I was there, so collected it - attached to it was what looked like poo, but there was a tiny thin white worm wriggling in it.  I have been adding cider vinegar to the water and change this every day and the coop and run has been cleaned regularly - all the birds seem perfectly healthy.  Any ideas what this is and how can I get rid of it
Thanks
Bobby

Title: Re: HELP
Post by: shetlandpaul on July 18, 2009, 05:59:59 pm

worms and don't panic. get some flubenvet. or vermex and follow the instructions. At the same time check for lice and treat if you find them.

Title: Re: HELP
Post by: karen and her chickaboos on July 26, 2009, 08:50:58 pm

should you routinely worm chickens and if so, how often?

Title: Re: HELP
Post by: shetlandpaul on July 27, 2009, 08:43:57 am

depends on how many hens you have but every 3-6 months.