Okay, so I don't have to worry about my chickens picking up worms from the animals that frequent our yard, or our horse. That's good news. So we have to weigh our chickens before treating them for worms. And as I understand it, they don't need to have a preventative treatment for worms. Only treat them if they have them. Our hens all seem on the slight side. They have plenty of food, free choice. They go through a huge bag in a week. They all have finished their molt (about a month ago) None of them seem listless. I haven't seen worms in their poo but that doesn't mean that they aren't there. We have 17 hens, I wounder how much it would cost to do fecal tests on them all? I'm sure that my vet wouldn't mind the money.
How does everyone weigh their chickens? Thanks. Sorry if the questions seem stupid. We are new to chickens, we have had them for about 11 months now and are learning something new every day.
How does everyone weigh their chickens? Thanks. Sorry if the questions seem stupid. We are new to chickens, we have had them for about 11 months now and are learning something new every day.