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Mine are just two months old now. Would you consider that okay to give an herbal wormer? I do give them pumpkin seeds when we have them.
@ Two months your birds should be fine. Pumpkin seeds in conjunction with garlic and stronger herbs can help with worms, though there is no...
I know I am Not speckled hen, so My views are a little different. I worm my flock every six months. This is because my birds are around alot of other peoples birds (Shows) and natural worms (live on a lake;herons geese and ducks always flying overhead and pooping). If you ever see a worm in...
Option 1 ) http://www.randallburkey.com/Hen-Saver-Protective-Hen-Apron/productinfo/16120/
These are a great and nearly perminant solution.
Option 2) Increase chicken area (im assuming there penned) if not provide distractions corn watermelon ect.
Option three- More hens, Its not too late...
I Agree with you Cynthia! I respect and admire you for posting this and i follow all your rules except on the worming. I didn't read the comments but my input is to worm on a schedule whether or not they have worms or not. I think this way the worms are never there to damage there nutrient...