Age to Start Dewormer?

[Breakofday316]

What is the best age to start a dewormer?

Best dewormer, liquid in water, feed pellet kind?

How much to give?

How often should it be given, & also routine maintenance?

Best for coop birds or free range birds?

Any natural Remedy to worm prevention? DM Powder I've read.

Thanks!

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Do they need it?
Where are you located?
Climate will affect that decision.
I never worm.
Others will disagree with me but I would get a fecal sample read before randomly worming.

 

[aart]

Do they need it?
Where are you located?
Climate will affect that decision.
I never worm.
Others will disagree with me but I would get a fecal sample read before randomly worming.

Agrees with CC^^^

Answered about DE in your other thread:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1084005/natural-remedies-to-keep-a-healthy-flock

 

[Folly's place]

Worm load will vary from none to causing illness, and depends on your environment and their diet. Having fecals checked occasionally is a good idea! Some flocks are fine with no treatment, and others need some help. Products used depend on parasites found. Mary

 

[Breakofday316]

I have done fecel sample in the last 6 months, no parasites. How often should I do fecel?

 

[ChickenCanoe]

That again, would depend on your climate. Sometimes I do them yearly or never. You'd also want to check if the bird seemed extremely thin.