Parasites

[Clbpolo]

What can I give my chickens for possible parasites? Do I have to go to vet or are there stuff over the counter? I have a hen that has diarrhea she eats but she’s thin
Thanks
Candice

 

[Debbie292d]

I would give them probiotics. That's "good bacteria". I used to give ours a little bit of Greek yogurt every day, or Hydro-Hen in their water every other day. Now we ferment grain so they're getting a lot of probiotics that way.

Any other symptoms? Do you have her on a layer feed or all flock with not too many "treats"?

 

[dawg53]

I use Valbazen to kill worms. It is given orally using a syringe without a needle. Dosage is 1/2ml for a 5lb chicken. Repeat dosing again in 10 days.

 

[Clbpolo]

I would give them probiotics. That's "good bacteria". I used to give ours a little bit of Greek yogurt every day, or Hydro-Hen in their water every other day. Now we ferment grain so they're getting a lot of probiotics that way.

Any other symptoms? Do you have her on a layer feed or all flock with not too many "treats"?

I give her probiotics and electrolytes in water. I was thinking she might have worms or cocillious