I appreciate that @dawg53. I'm in Idaho and everyone thinks that tapes aren't a problem because of our dry desert climate but I've learned differently. I think we just need to give the property a couple of years to dry out, and pesticide the heck out of it, and in a couple few years try again...
Update:
After 5 days treating with Valbazen, and one treatment of Equimax, I'm still seeing moving tapeworm segments! I'm feeling so defeated! 21 birds and we're only getting a few eggs a day! So, after 4 long years of fighting worms, vent gleet, etc, I've decided to get rid of my flock...
Thanks for responding @dawg53! I'm to the point where I'm considering leaving them locked up! No more free ranging, but I don't think the Leghorns would do well?!! Is there a pesticide you would recommend for keeping the bug population down in the chicken yard and pasture? Our property is just...
Hey all! Been awhile since I've visited but could really use some guidance! We've been battling tapeworm for some time. We treated with Equimax horse paste in April/May (2 doses 7-14 days apart. Now they're back and I'm at my wits end!.
We started treating Saturday with Valbazen because I'm...
Wow, you all are tough!
I shared what I've read in chicken blogs and books (ie...Gail Demarrow's Chicken Health Handbook), but as we all know, there is a lot of chicken info out there and differing opinions on what works and what doesn't. Everything I've read indicates the extra carbs/fiber...