Worming Feeds?

[zanelee]

Is there a feed that I can give my flock every once in a while to help control any intestinal parasites?

Just wanting something that will work and is easy to use. Thanks!

 

[Debbie292d]

There really isn't, but...

Most chicken feed contains diatomaceous earth (DE) and probiotics which help with internal parasites.

You can also just feed your chickens probiotics every so often. I ferment grain which they get every other day. They make powders like Hydro-Hen or Sav-A-Chick and several others that you put in their water now and then. Sugar-free yogurt, especially Greek yogurt are high in probiotics too. ACV (apple cider vinegar) preferably with the mother, is also a good probiotic. That you put in their water 1 tablespoon per gallon. For the ACV though it's recommended to alternate days with something else so you're not using that day after day. Probiotics are good for chickens for a lot of reasons.

There are a lot of folks that believe ACV water also prevents worms, it's only about making the environment in a chicken not pleasant for worms so they'll leave on their own accord. It's not a dewormer though.

None of the above will treat chickens for worms, but might help prevent them. Safeguard is the most popular product to treat chickens with worms.

 

[dawg53]

DE, ACV will do nothing to control or eliminate worms.
Safeguard Aquasol or Levamisole can be added to water to treat worms.
https://www.merck-animal-health-usa.com/species/poultry/products/safe-guard-aquasol
https://poultrydvm.com/drugs/levamisole

 

[Shadrach]

There are such products available here in the UK and Europe. Whether you can buy similar in the USA I don't know.
This is one example. It's the one containing Flubenvet top line far right.
https://www.marriages.co.uk/products-poultry.php


However, it is usually more effective to buy a worming product and administer individual doses. This ensures the chicken gets the right dose.