Fecal float interpretation

[WARosie]

Hello I just got back results for a fecal float and I am looking for some help to interpret it. The first sample (Bird 1) was the bird I thought had more problems, loose stools. The second sample was for 2 other birds that had well formed poo. So this result is sort of confusing. I cannot find information or chart for tolerances before treatment.

I also don’t see Dispharynx listed on the label for Safe-guard Aquasol, but see the active ingredient as being effective? so wondering what treatment recommendations you might have (available in the US).

Thank you for any help and guidance!

 

[Eggcessive]

Aquasol will only treat roundworms, so I would use SafeGuard 10% for goats or horses. You need to treat for both coccidiosis and worms. Valbazen 1/2 ml given orally for 4-6 pound chicken once and again in 10 days will treat most worms that chickens get. SafeGuard liquid goat wormer 0.25 ml per pound given for 5 days will treat them as well. Be sure to shake the wormer very well before drawing up the dosage with a syringe. Give it orally, not mixed in water. For coccidiosis, most people use over the counter Corid/amprollium for cattle. Dosage is 2 tsp of the liquid or 1.5 tsp of the powder per gallon of water. Give that for 5-7 days.

 

[WARosie]

Aquasol will only treat roundworms, so I would use SafeGuard 10% for goats or horses. You need to treat for both coccidiosis and worms. Valbazen 1/2 ml given orally for 4-6 pound chicken once and again in 10 days will treat most worms that chickens get. SafeGuard liquid goat wormer 0.25 ml per pound given for 5 days will treat them as well. Be sure to shake the wormer very well before drawing up the dosage with a syringe. Give it orally, not mixed in water. For coccidiosis, most people use over the counter Corid/amprollium for cattle. Dosage is 2 tsp of the liquid or 1.5 tsp of the powder per gallon of water. Give that for 5-7 days.

Thanks! Could I mix the safeguard into a small amount of food for each chicken and give individually? Also I guess the other part of the question is where can I find info on tolerances before treatment if anyone knows that. Appreciate the help!!

 

[WARosie]

I found this tolerance chart online after hours of searching if anyone has thoughts on it

 

[dawg53]

I found this tolerance chart online after hours of searching if anyone has thoughts on it

Just for your information:
Coccidia are everywhere in the soil. Chicks are especially susceptible to overload. Keeping everything as clean as possible goes a long way preventing infection. You already know this.

Worms suck the life out of chickens. One female roundworm can lay up to 200,000 eggs a day. Since chickens constantly peck the soil, they pick up the worm eggs and swallow them starting the worms lifecycle. The eggs remain infective in the soil for up to 7-8 months.
Your environment dictates how often you should worm your birds. I worm my birds monthly due to warm/wet soil most of the time.

 

[Eggcessive]

Your vet should have interpreted the fecal float. I do not know how to read those results, but thanks for posting the link about it. All chickens will have some coccidia in their droppings, but if it is a lot, then treatment is necessary.
Wormer can be given in food if they will eat all of it. It is simple for me to pick up the chicken, and put the wormer into the beak. Then I know they got the right dosage. As Dawg53 said, as chickens peck the ground, they will be exposed to worms. Your climate will determine how often they may need worming. Their behavior, condition, and weight loss will give clues if worms are a problem, since we don’t always see worms in droppings, especially the tiniest ones.

 

[WARosie]

Your vet should have interpreted the fecal float. I do not know how to read those results, but thanks for posting the link about it. All chickens will have some coccidia in their droppings, but if it is a lot, then treatment is necessary.
Wormer can be given in food if they will eat all of it. It is simple for me to pick up the chicken, and put the wormer into the beak. Then I know they got the right dosage. As Dawg53 said, as chickens peck the ground, they will be exposed to worms. Your climate will determine how often they may need worming. Their behavior, condition, and weight loss will give clues if worms are a problem, since we don’t always see worms in droppings, especially the tiniest ones.

Thanks so much. I did the sample with the University lab myself as there are no avian vets nearby. The lab doesn’t make recs. This is my first rodeo with fecal floats and wasn’t sure what the results would look like or how informative the report would be. Appreciate the input!