Deworming: Any use for eggs during withdrawal period? What about incubating?

[PaigeWells]

Hi everyone, I have a mixed flock of 24 current layers, 2 Roos, 3 retired ladies, and 11 young Welsummers about to reach POL. I de-wormed with Albendazole, the “do now and again 10-14 days later, and 2 weeks beyond withdrawal” just a few days ago. I know I can’t eat the eggs, but I wondered if I can save the shells to feed back to the girls for calcium, or if that’s also a no- maybe the low dose helps worms build up tolerance? Could I make the girls some scrambled egg treats, since they already have the medicine onboard, or again, does that make superworms? I was also thinking I could just use the shells to add to my compost, or as a calcium additive when planting my tomatoes, but again, wasn’t sure if that was a bad idea- again maybe building resistance in my local worm population (the garden is acres away from the chickens but they all cycle together via compost, weeds and veggies to the chickens etc) or possibly hurting the earthworm population in my garden? I am non GMO and mostly organic, (I will use roundup on poison ivy and wasp spray if the yellowjackets build a nest near my dogs but that’s about it).

A second question, I have 7 hens in my breeding pen with a rooster, I am waiting until they have been away from my other rooster for a good 3 weeks to guarantee Paternity (it’s been 2 weeks). They were also dewormed. Could I incubate their eggs during the withdrawal period or is there a risk involved there for the chicks? Should I just wait until all withdrawal is over to be safe?
Thanks Chicken People!
Any advice is appreciated!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Generally if you are observing a withdrawal period, this means the eggs should not be consumed and thrown away.
Composting is a good idea, you'd have to do a little research to see how long medication takes to break down in soil.

Afik, Albendazole does not affect hatchability so incubating eggs is another option, but again, a little research wouldn't hurt. I'm sure there's a lot of studies out there about the affects of Albendazole in different aspects.

Some people don't observe a withdrawal period at all, it all depends on your comfort level.