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    Best dewormer for hens laying eggs?

    I Tablespoon per gallon is what I've just read on BYC. Going to start that tomorrow and see how it goes..
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    Best dewormer for hens laying eggs?

    Thanks so much! I have plenty of oak leaves so that settles that. I really appreciate your help.
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    Best dewormer for hens laying eggs?

    Thanks so much for the link to sour crop prevention. I had no idea I had so much to learn. Thanks again.
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    Best dewormer for hens laying eggs?

    Thanks so much!
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    Best dewormer for hens laying eggs?

    Well Rachel and Mary came to our rescue. That was nice of them!. I'm gonna do a little research and see how much apple cider vinegar per gallon and start doing that every few weeks. The diatomaceous earth sounds like a good idea too. If you decide to try the DE be sure to get food grade.
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    Best dewormer for hens laying eggs?

    Thanks, Rachel. So just sprinkle DE around the enclosure? Fortunately we are able to allow the chickens to free range but they spend a lot of time hanging around the enclosure, which is quite large for the four of them. I'm still trying to decide what would be the best ground cover for the...
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    Best dewormer for hens laying eggs?

    Thanks so much, Mary. The oldest hen hasn't been herself lately, egg production is down and I was wondering if there was something going on I was just to inexperienced to realize. I think it could have been a touch of sour crop. She's eating better anyway, We're on St. Simons Island, off the...
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    Best dewormer for hens laying eggs?

    I'm new to chickens. Two hens found us (thank goodness for BYC) two years ago and after one was taken by a hawk we added three chickens. The new chickens arrived vaccinated, healthy and in great shape. I just read the article from BYC ,"Advice for new chicken owners" and I've learned the...
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