So, we have about 70 or so chickens, ranging in age from 2 years to a month. They are all outside and free range almost all day. I'm pretty diligent about watching poop for any issues. Today, one of our 6 month old blue laced red wyandotte roosters pooped a good sized worm. It's the first we've ever seen during our 1.5 years of owning chickens. I'll post the pic below.
Anyway, this rooster is very big, and very healthy. Does one worm in a poop mean a heavy infestation? What is the likeliness that the other chickens have a higher than normal worm load? We've never wormed, as most of the people around here do not. If I do worm with a chemical wormer, what is the schedule and what type should I use? I'm guessing I would be putting in their water supply? How about VermX...has anyone tried this with success? I'd be really interested in hearing about something that works that would not require throwing away eggs.
Really, any personal experience and info would be greatly appreciated!
Here is the pic....the worm was alive and moving...
Anyway, this rooster is very big, and very healthy. Does one worm in a poop mean a heavy infestation? What is the likeliness that the other chickens have a higher than normal worm load? We've never wormed, as most of the people around here do not. If I do worm with a chemical wormer, what is the schedule and what type should I use? I'm guessing I would be putting in their water supply? How about VermX...has anyone tried this with success? I'd be really interested in hearing about something that works that would not require throwing away eggs.
Really, any personal experience and info would be greatly appreciated!
Here is the pic....the worm was alive and moving...
