⠀ DE for worming chickens/goats?

[MetalFarm]

We have 17 chickens and 3 goats and they've never been dewormed. A while back I started mixing DE in with their food. They all seem very happy and healthy although we did lose a chicken last night so it got me thinking.

Is there a need to deworm on top of this?

Your thoughts?
Thanks!!

 

[SunkenRoadFarms]

DE won't treat worms. It's used in feed to help keep insects out when stored. You'll need to use a dewormer. I like Safeguard or Valbazen.

 

[casportpony]

We have 17 chickens and 3 goats and they've never been dewormed. A while back I started mixing DE in with their food. They all seem very happy and healthy although we did lose a chicken last night so it got me thinking.

Is there a need to deworm on top of this?

Your thoughts?
Thanks!!

I thin TN does free necropsies on chickens:

Name: Dr. Charles Hatcher
Title: State Veterinarian
Agency: Division of Regulatory Services
Department: Tennessee Department of Agriculture
Office Address: P.O. Box 40627
Nashville, TN 37204
Office Telephone No: (615) 837-5120
Fax No: (615) 837-5250
E-mail : [email protected]

Kord Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory - Kord Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory
TN Dept of Agriculture
436 Hogan Road
Nashville, Tennessee 37220
Phone: 615-837-5294 Fax 615-837-5250
http://www.tn.gov/agriculture/regulatory/kord.shtml

-Kathy

 

[DrMikelleRoeder]

Most clinical studies show a very limited response to diatomaceous earth in the control of internal parasites, though putting it into dust baths for chickens does help to control external parasites. If you are concerned, submit a fecal sample to your vet for analysis. That way you will not only know if you have a problem, but you will know which parasite(s) you are dealing with and can tailor the treatment appropriately.