A species of hairworm or thread- worm, Capillaria contorta, occurs in both wild and domestic ducks in the United States. Domestic and wild turkeys and other wild gallinaceous birds often harbor these worms also. domestic ducks and geese in the United States but are of less economic impor- tance than the roundworms.

Do ducks need worming?

Ducks do seem to suffer less from worms than geese and chickens, but any bird which is under-weight or coughing should be wormed. Worms which affect waterfowl come in a variety of forms.

Can ducklings have worms?

Just like other insects that ducks love to eat, earthworms are safe and nutritious. You can feed your duck mealworms regularly as they provide plenty of nutritious protein for your ducks.