De worming a flock with small chicks

[SunnyCalifornia]

I have a flock of 10 LF layers that free-range together. One hen has two chicks about 3 weeks old. I've noticed some unusual tiny worm-like things in "somebody's" poo over the last couple days, and since I've never dewormed, in over a year, I'm thinking I might do so.

What is the best thing to use with a flock with a couple tiny chicks? If I use the Wazine in the water, will the dose be detrimental to the babies? Should I use Ivermectin instead? or tablet dewormers, and only give it to the adults?

I'm okay with the disposal of eggs for a couple weeks. My biggest concern are the babies. I don't want to do anything detrimental to their well being.

Thank you for all your advice! BYC has never let me down!!

 

[dawg53]

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They are maggots. Your chicks are too young to have an infestation of worms. Worm your other chickens with valbazen liquid cattle/sheep wormer or safeguard liquid goat wormer.

 

[FarmerRob]

Worm them with DE (Diatomaceous Earth) -- Food grade ONLY. Also put some in their dust bath area.

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[dawg53]

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DE isnt a wormer.