dewormer

[je]

Some people who are selling eggs note that they have their birds on a regular deworming schedule. Is regular deworming necessary? I have never seen worms in my chickens poop and I would rather not feed them chemicals they do not need. My mom has had chickens for ten years and has never dewormed.

 

[Hangin Wit My Peeps]

I totally agree Je. If it's not necessary then don't do it. If you have DE on hand and are putting that in the coop and a little over their food you may never see worms...it's a great preventative if you do it before they get worms. If they do get it than you will have to deworm them or they will get sick but I can't see putting them on a reg schedule for that at all.

 

[JohnL11935]

I was under the impression that eggs from hens actively receiving deworming therapy shouldn't be eaten. Anyone?

I'll have to do some research on this.

 

[ChickenToes]

Some wormers do have a withdrawal time when the eggs shouldn't be eaten.

I do not believe chickens should be treated regularly for worms unless they actually HAVE worms. Prevention is fine, but worming them constantly is not.

 

[je]

Thanks for your replies everyone. I am glad that I can just continue along my merry way and not worry about routine deworming.