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  1. Aunt Angus

    Do you treat your flock with dewormer as a regular preventative practice or only if an issue arises??

    I can't find the websites I used to learn, it I did find this: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/fecal-examination-in-backyard-chickens-101-part-1.75459/ This is pretty much the exact method I use. I've done lots of tests for my goats, and only a few on chickens. It's easier on goats...
  2. Aunt Angus

    Do you treat your flock with dewormer as a regular preventative practice or only if an issue arises??

    I can't find the websites I used to learn, it I did find this: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/fecal-examination-in-backyard-chickens-101-part-1.75459/ This is pretty much the exact method I use. I've done lots of tests for my goats, and only a few on chickens. It's easier on goats...
  3. Aunt Angus

    Do you treat your flock with dewormer as a regular preventative practice or only if an issue arises??

    I do my own fecal floats. I've not had to worm my chickens yet (almost 5 years). But it does depend on your area. My avian vet said not to treat unless an overload was present. Another BYCer's avian vet suggested a yearly worming because of a climate that made for increased parasite risk. I've...
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