I don't know if this helps, but I was told by a lady who had raised chickens for years,to a a teaspoon of cayenne and a tablespoon or so of cooking oil(to help make up for fewer bug to eat) per gallon'ish to their water. I just remembered this since I've went from 9-10 per day to 0 and am still waiting for my young hens to start laying. I started this week, and threw some garlic trimmings in for immune system, so hopefully it kicks in soon.
