carenb Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Hi, yesterday I found a 'think' in one of my girls poo's... looked like a piece of thin string - not little white maggot type things that my dog (when I had one) had once. I am really unsure of what worms in poo looks like, and have tried an internet search - but wasn't very fruitfull. Any help, or suggestions where to look would be much appreciated. I have tried a 'worm search' on the facility on this site, and also the health section. I am awaiting a vermex delivery. My birds are only 22 ish wks old, and all 3 are laying, but one isn't - I assume this could be a reason ?? she doen't seem to mix as well with the others - although I suppose this could just be her personality. Thanks for your time guys.. Caren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 It does sound like a worm and that would suggest giving them all a worm treatment. Worms are obvious once they are passed, long, thin and pale coloured. Hope this helps Buffie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs chook Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Yep. sounds like worms. `long, stringy, pale Treat your girlies and all will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Verm-x is really only a preventative treatment for worms. If you suspect they have them then maybe try Flubenvet http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4619 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I'll second that. Flubenvet will rid your hens of any worms they might have and there's no egg withdrawal period either. I wouldn't trust Verm-X if your hens have an infestation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carenb Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 Thanks all.. will do flubenvet, and then maintenance with vermex ? sound appropriate ? Not been having eggs long - do I have to throw them for 2 whole weeks ???? and also, would the infestation stop peppa from starting to lay ? Caren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 There is no egg withdrawal with Flubenvet...unless you are using a double dose for gapeworm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Here you go . *Warning, do not click the link if you are eating.* http://kelseyinfo.co.uk/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1216415637 xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Click **here** for a lovely photo of tapeworm in poultry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
