I noticed poo under the roost that had reddish stuff in it. It didn't look like blood, but like congealed reddish-brown matter. While inspecting it, I found what looked to be a worm under some pine shavings near the poo. It was a clear-tan color and visible (maybe a couple inches? Not sure), but it was skinny and hard. Not moving. It does look like a roundworm (from the pics I saw of various worms online), but I'm wondering if this is roundworm or maybe a piece of intestine since the red portion of the poo looks like intestinal shedding.
Please let me know what you think. If it's a worm, how do I treat it, preferably naturally? I have 5 layer hens, they are all on break laying since 3 are molting and 2 are growing back feathers after an earlier molt. They all have bright red combs, don't appear sickly, though some are slimmer than usual due to molting.
Thank you!
Please let me know what you think. If it's a worm, how do I treat it, preferably naturally? I have 5 layer hens, they are all on break laying since 3 are molting and 2 are growing back feathers after an earlier molt. They all have bright red combs, don't appear sickly, though some are slimmer than usual due to molting.
Thank you!
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