Chicken worming

[Southern Gardener]

I have owned hens for almost three years now (they don't free range) and have never wormed them. I've never seen - nor have I looked for - worms in the poop. I have DE in the coop shavings and give them ACV every now and then. Do I need to be giving them something else and more often? I sell my eggs at work so I'm a little concerned.

 

[dawg53]

Please read 'threehorses' messages on worming. https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2525157#p2525157

 

[richje100]

Quote:
if you want a non chemical way of worming, i use crushed pumpkin seeds. natural way & they love eating them. if you use chemical treatment, you should stop eating the eggs for a while.
i only give them pumpkin seeds though when i think its time to worm them so they dont eat them all the time.

 

[cochinbantam-lover]

Where do you get pumpkin seeds? what kind are they roasted what?
Thanks alot!

 

[richje100]

i get them from any store that sells seeds. you can get them in packets & they are raw.
or wait until halloween & keep them when you scoop out the flesh.

 

[kathyinmo]

My understanding is that pumpkin seeds are a deterent, but not a treatment for worms. I could be wrong, but that is what I have been told. The best thing is to take a sample to the vet and have it tested. Then you will know for sure if your birds have worms or not. Any vet can do it.

 

[richje100]

i read it on here about the seeds. when ever i feed them to my birds, i do see alot of worms in there poo.

 

[bocephus_the_rooster]

how often are you supposed to worm?

 

[richje100]

i do it about twice a year. around now & then october

 

[bocephus_the_rooster]

ohhh ok. mine are still young (2 weeks) so i'll probably do it in october then. i'd rather use something natural then chemicals though b/c i need the eggs