DeWorming issues...

[stefanie]

Hi all!

I am new here.. trying to find some advice on deworming chickens... my mom has 10 chickens, never dewormed and one is very very thin, wobbly, with no lack of appetite....

i took a stool sample and did a fecal on it at work ( i work in a vet clinic) and this one particular chicken is positive for the cecal worm, Heterakis gallinae... anyway.. the local feed store doesnt sell dewormer and i just thought i would ask ...

and yes, the clinic i work at has panacur, i dont know how to script it out, and the doctors are not very educated on chickens....


thank you!

 

[chickflick]

Welcome to BYC. I don't know any thing on worming chickens, but hopefully some one will come along that knows.

 

[Yogiman]

Hi Stefanie,

I just dewormed my flock a month ago. I searched long and hard for a safe product since my pullets are laying. There is a thread on here discussing this issue that I will try to find and send to you.

Meanwhile, you might want to explore the link I am posting here regarding the product I used. I am very pleased with the product. There is a Q & A section on the home page that you might read to help you make your decision.

http://www.roosterboosterproducts.com/site/681439/page/45031

 

[s6bee]

Ok, so actually inject, not just put into mouth? I guess I'd have to do a search but, most of the pastes here I see are for horses. Is this what you use a pea sz. amount?
I don't think mine have worms, they matured and went outside at the start of winter ( I live in Upstate NY ). If they had worms, can DE in the food help now?

 

[s6bee]

Yogiman, looks like a product I would buy. How many chickens do you have? I only have 5 so how long would something of that sz. would I need for the week they suggest to feed?

 

[Yogiman]

Hi s6bee,
I have a flock of 11 buff orps and 8 RIR that are free pastured. I did an extensive search for a multi-wormer until I found this product. Most wormers treat only one species of worm where as this one supposedly gets them all. Added, most wormers require that you trash the eggs for a period of time. Other products state not to give to laying hens. This product states that you do not have to trash the eggs.
This product is a 1.25 lb. (quart size) plastic container. It is pelletized just like laying pellets and has a vitamin supplement. Feeding instructions are: mix 1.25 with 50# of feed or for a small flock "use one scoop (1/3 oz) per one pound of food (scoop is included in container).
If you can believe their advertizement they claim that it is the only wormer approved by the FDA.

 

[yankeemtfarm]

Hi Yogi
thanks for the link and the extensive search. This is looks to be a great wormer.

Have you used Rooster Booster Multi Wormer?

A quick google search for "Rooster Booster Triple Action Multi-Wormer" gives the home page and little else,oh and this thread on BYC

Just looking for some feedback on"Rooster Booster Triple Action Multi-Wormer".

has anybody on BYC used this product?

BA

 

[Yogiman]

Have you used Rooster Booster Multi Wormer?

Yes, by all means I have used it and I have noticed a marked improement in my flock as well as in he egg production and quality of the eggs. I'm sold on it.
The link for them is: roosterbooster.com
They have a Q & A section that is very informative as well.
If for some reason you can't find the info you desire just PM me and I will help you.

 

[yankeemtfarm]

Thanks Yogi

I was looking at it for the worming side.

I have no problem with the egg laying side of things.
However i have some older hens i acquired from family members and i am sure they have worms, and i want something that will do the job.

And i would love to keep/use the eggs. but most products say you cant use the eggs for a while.
Just asking if you have a opinion on the worming side of this product?

BA

 

[thechickman04]

welcome ...well my local feed store carrys wormer so thats the only way i no to get it....putting wormer in the chickens water is about the easiest way to do it