thenewchick Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Hi After worming my hens how long would it be before she would start laying eggs again? My Hen has stopped laying eggs and has a pinkish comb. I have given all my hens Verm X for two days now and have one days left to give it. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I would personally suggest that you give them a course of flubenvet if you think they have worms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceychristie Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I Agree with ChickenMama. I used VernX as a Preventer - But they still got worms. Flubenvet 'Sorted' it ( Yeewww in Poooooo) Stacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Make that three of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 I would check for mites too if she has a pink rather than red comb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 While it's crucial to have a good worming routine - whatever it is - what makes you think they've stopped laying because of a worm infestation? I'd be interested to hear how old they are and what their history is too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenewchick Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 Well, I have only had the chickens two weeks and two days now. 1 hen has laid an egg every day since I got her(she had one day off). The hen that I think has the worms has only layed 2 eggs one the next day after we got her then had a day off then layed another egg and then stopped!! I think they are about 1 year old. I was reading in the Omlet book that I got with the Eglu that if they stop laying eggs and have a pinkish comb they most propably have worms!! That is what made me think they have them. Oh and they seem to have very watery poos!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Watery poos could be a sign of many things unfortunately. If they are hot, they will drink more resulting in watery droppings. Any evidence of worms in the droppings? Pale combs can also be an indication of lice/mites so check around the vent area and under the wings. If they are a year old, they could be moulting. Any sign of feathers around? Hope they start laying again soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenewchick Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 Hi Everyone Thanks for all the replies, I have done the DE power puffer thing to all hens, Eglu, and nest erea. Then for three days have given the Verm X in their layers. I also stopping given them all the corn treats and low and behold I have had two eggs today!! Thanks again for all your help xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Eggsellent news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
