How do I know if my chicken has worms and how can I prevent worms?
Chickens can get different types of worms in their intestines. All these types of worms lay eggs that are excreted with the droppings of birds and chickens. An infection easily enters through contaminated droppings from, for example, wild birds or newly purchased chickens. A pigeon, for instance, poops near your chicken coop. This contaminated poop is then eaten by insects such as beetles and slugs. Since chickens love insects, there is a good chance that it will eat a beetle that contains the worm eggs.
Worms
14 April '22 • 1 min reading time
Worm Season
Worms are present year-round in birds and chickens. However, the likelihood of worms is highest during the summer months. This is because the eggs and larvae grow faster in warm and humid weather.
Symptoms of worms in chickens
Worms are easy to identify through a fecal examination by a veterinarian. Additionally, there are several symptoms that can indicate whether your chickens have worms: Chickens become thinner/lose weight, Bloody diarrhea, Pale and/or dry combs, Hunched-up chickens, Chickens may be less active, Chickens no longer lay eggs.
Treatment of Worms in Chickens
There are various products on the market for worms in chickens. However, be sure to check whether you can continue eating the eggs or not. If you cannot continue eating the eggs, it is most likely a chemical pesticide. Do not apply these pesticides too often, as worms can quickly become resistant to these substances and continue to thrive. Nowadays, you can also prevent worms naturally with a liquid herbal supplement. This product can be easily provided through the drinking water and is based on herbs and essential oils. A major advantage of natural remedies is that worms cannot become resistant to them, and you can continue to eat the eggs.
Can you prevent worms?
A worm infection is often only discovered when it is too late. A worm infection spreads slowly, and symptoms only become clearly visible when the infection is severe. Therefore, it is advisable to optimize the gut health of your chickens. This makes the chickens more resilient to worms. A supplement is particularly suitable for this, especially if it is 100% natural. Because then resistance is impossible, unlike chemical deworming agents. There are several measures you can take to reduce the risk of a worm infection: Keep the chicken coop and bedding dry, Change the bedding regularly, Provide feed in containers instead of scattering it on the ground, Limit insects around the chicken coop, Give a natural dietary supplement preventively to optimize gut health.
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