Holly A
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- Nov 24, 2015
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Anybody have a suggestion for a dewormer that will allow me to continue to use the eggs produced?
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Hi @Holly A
Are you seeing worms in the poop or have you had confirmation of worms through a fecal float test?
Your question is a tough one to answer. De-worming methods have been heatedly debated here on BYC and the web.
If you have confirmation of worms or are seeing active worms in your poop, then it may be best to use a dewormer like Fenbendazole (Safeguard, Panacur) or Valbazen (or product recommended by your vet). These do have egg throw away periods.
Natural deworming is debatable - which I will not get into. You will need to do some research/reading and determine what is best for you and your situation. If you are aiming for "prevention" and do not see active worms or your chickens are not sick from worms, then by all means give it a try.
Here's some links to get you started:
"Natural" worming strategies:
https://www.tillysnest.com/2011/08/to-worm-or-not-to-worm-html/
http://www.fresheggsdaily.com/2012/04/pumpkin-soup-nasturtiums-natural.html
"Traditional" worming:
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2015/11/control-treatment-of-worms-in-chickens.html
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/04/answers-from-chicken-vet-on-worming.html
https://hencam.com/henblog/2014/05/wormer-warning/
one of my hens had been sleeping on the floor of the coop instead of on the roost for about two weeks...bit of of limp and was maybe off balance a very little bit...comb is much smaller...her comb and wattles are much more shrunken and pale...went into the expected molt last fall but don't really seem to be coming out of it. They will look ratty and then get their feathers and look perfectly normal and then one or another will start to molt again.