Common internal parasites that steal nutrients and cause weight loss, pale combs, and droppy lay. Most free range flocks have a low level burden, problems start when it gets out of hand.
AI illustration of Internal Worms (Roundworms, Capillary, Cecal)
Mix of AI illustrations and anonymized real cases shared by community keepers. Visual severity varies by bird, age, and stage.
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A vet should ideally run a fecal float to confirm the worm type. Common treatments include fenbendazole (Safe-Guard) or levamisole. Follow egg withdrawal periods. Repeat in 10 to 14 days to catch newly hatched worms.
Prevention
Rotate the run if you can. Keep the coop dry. Avoid feeding off the ground in wet weather. A fecal test once or twice a year is worth more than blind deworming.
