Confused about worming

[LaurasNew]

Hi, I've noticed these foamy yellow droppings, I think produced by 1 year old rooster. Is this something to worry about? I called the vet and they recommended apple cider vinegar in water for a week. Is this effective or necessary? If not, what works best and how often? Thanks in advance

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hi, I've noticed these foamy yellow droppings, I think produced by 1 year old rooster. Is this something to worry about? I called the vet and they recommended apple cider vinegar in water for a week. Is this effective or necessary? If not, what works best and how often? Thanks in advanceView attachment 3893595

Apple cider vinegar will not deworm the birds.

Is the foamy poop consistent or is this a one time thing?

If you do wish to deworm, then use a dewormer like Safeguard (Fenbendazole) or Valbazen (Albendazole).


To treat most worms that poultry can have except for Tapeworm - Safeguard 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.

 

[LaurasNew]

Thank you for the advice, it is not always like this but I have been finding them throughout the day. Is there a trick to giving these meds orally? I have never done so before with chickens

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Thank you for the advice, it is not always like this but I have been finding them throughout the day. Is there a trick to giving these meds orally? I have never done so before with chickens

Go out early while the birds are still roosting, it's easier to grab them off the roost and give them the meds.

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