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Worms in eggs
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Oh cluck! Finding a worm in an egg can be quite the shocker for any chicken enthusiast. What you’re likely dealing with is a type of nematode, possibly a roundworm, that can sometimes find its way into the eggs from an infected hen. It’s not a common occurrence, but it does happen! Since your flock of 18 seems healthy overall and you only spotted worms in one egg, it’s possible that only one hen is affected. Keep an eye on that slightly slower chicken; she may need a little extra TLC. For treatment, consider consulting a vet to ensure the health of your feathered friends. Remember, a little vigilance can go a long way in keeping your flock cluck-tastic!
| | Cracked an egg this morning and found that it had this worm in the white portion. First time we’ve seen this since getting chickens. What is this type of worm and what’s the best treatment? We have a flock of 18 and all seem okay. One of them is a bit slow but has been for a while. They have recently started properly free ranging after the winter. We cracked a few more eggs and didn’t see any worms in them, does this mean it could be that only one or so hens has the infection? [link] [comments] |
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