I have learned a lot from The chicken chick, this article of hers interviews a veterinarian about DE.
https://the-chicken-chick.com/the-cut-dry-truth-about-diatomaceous/
https://the-chicken-chick.com/the-cut-dry-truth-about-diatomaceous/
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You can't, really, unless your chickens live inside or something. If you live some place wet, you have a greater likely hood of worms, some place dry, less worms. but all chickens have a worm or two, you can treat them with goat wormer, dose according to weight.Then how do you prevent worms?
Obviously I disagree- it’s allowed you know.DE is not worth having for chickens it’s just a waste of money.
I don't believe Tonyroos comment was directed at you.Obviously I disagree- it’s allowed you know.
I put a thick layer of straw and have a large coop. And a large run plus free range often. They are hardly ever in the coop besides sleeping so don’t really dig much. Plus I cull at two - three years so I’m not really concerned about respiratory issues at 12 years old. I wear an n95 to clean it out anyway because of the chickens dirt.I don't believe Tonyroos comment was directed at you.
I wouldn't use it in enclosed areas like coops, it's not great to breath and chickens dig around in their litter and that stirs it up.
sound's like you have everything covered.I put a thick layer of straw and have a large coop. And a large run plus free range often. They are hardly ever in the coop besides sleeping so don’t really dig much. Plus I cull at two - three years so I’m not really concerned about respiratory issues at 12 years old. I wear an n95 to clean it out anyway because of the chickens dirt.
Well living in the PNW I will have to watch out for worms. What are some symptoms?You can't, really, unless your chickens live inside or something. If you live some place wet, you have a greater likely hood of worms, some place dry, less worms. but all chickens have a worm or two, you can treat them with goat wormer, dose according to weight.