Deworming

[Hddesdemona09]

Hi everyone im wondering how to deworm my chickens if anyone can help with some tips would be greatly appreciated!
I have had chickens for about 6 yrs. I have never dewormed them. I am still learning new things I had a sick chicken i brought to the vet. I was asked if i deworm my chickens. I never knew anything about that. My chicken had a peritonitis put on antibiotic and recovered but im wondering about what to use for a preventative dewormer. I just got a new flock of chicks and want to treat my older birds before they go into the big coop. I have heard about food grade diatomaceous earth but don’t know much about it or how to use it. Also a few of my Orpingtons have a pasty bum. Is that from worm or could it be something else? Thank you!!!

 

[nuthatched]

Diotomaeceous Earth won't treat any external or internal parasites, it's a myth unfortunately.

Can you get SafeGuard for goats?
It's really best not to do preventative worming unless you know you're pretty sure that's the issue

 

[ABQ chicken keeper]

Diotomaeceous Earth won't treat any external or internal parasites, it's a myth unfortunately.

Can you get SafeGuard for goats?
It's really best not to do preventative worming unless you know you're pretty sure that's the issue

I agree, deworming is stressful for whatever animal it is. We have horses, we take fecal samples to our vet for a check. I would suppose a vet (call first) could check chicken dropping for worms and cysts.

 

[ABQ chicken keeper]

Hi everyone im wondering how to deworm my chickens if anyone can help with some tips would be greatly appreciated!
I have had chickens for about 6 yrs. I have never dewormed them. I am still learning new things I had a sick chicken i brought to the vet. I was asked if i deworm my chickens. I never knew anything about that. My chicken had a peritonitis put on antibiotic and recovered but im wondering about what to use for a preventative dewormer. I just got a new flock of chicks and want to treat my older birds before they go into the big coop. I have heard about food grade diatomaceous earth but don’t know much about it or how to use it. Also a few of my Orpingtons have a pasty bum. Is that from worm or could it be something else? Thank you!!!

From google:
Garlic is generally safe and beneficial for chickens in moderation, acting as a natural antibiotic, immune booster, and parasite preventative. While it contains trace amounts of compounds that can cause anemia if heavily consumed, it is rarely dangerous unless given in extreme quantities. It is best used as a weekly tonic.

We haven't had dog for years (And no we don't one of your unexpected puppies ) but I recall feeding garlic to our family dog.

 

[debid]

The vet asked you if you deworm but didn't test for worms nor give any advice about it?

 

[nuthatched]

I agree, deworming is stressful for whatever animal it is. We have horses, we take fecal samples to our vet for a check. I would suppose a vet (call first) could check chicken dropping for worms and cysts.

I was referring to creating resistance in the parasites to different substances.

From google:
Garlic is generally safe and beneficial for chickens in moderation, acting as a natural antibiotic, immune booster, and parasite preventative. While it contains trace amounts of compounds that can cause anemia if heavily consumed, it is rarely dangerous unless given in extreme quantities. It is best used as a weekly tonic.

We haven't had dog for years (And no we don't one of your unexpected puppies ) but I recall feeding garlic to our family dog.

The toxic levels in garlic will be met far before any anthelmintic properties will kick in. I don't recommend this at all.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hi everyone im wondering how to deworm my chickens if anyone can help with some tips would be greatly appreciated!
I have had chickens for about 6 yrs. I have never dewormed them. I am still learning new things I had a sick chicken i brought to the vet. I was asked if i deworm my chickens. I never knew anything about that. My chicken had a peritonitis put on antibiotic and recovered but im wondering about what to use for a preventative dewormer. I just got a new flock of chicks and want to treat my older birds before they go into the big coop. I have heard about food grade diatomaceous earth but don’t know much about it or how to use it. Also a few of my Orpingtons have a pasty bum. Is that from worm or could it be something else? Thank you!!!

Did your vet suggest bringing in a sampling of poop for testing to see if your flock actually needs deworming? Getting a fecal float is usually best, but sometimes a vet won't perform one.

If you feel like you need to deworm, then use a dewormer like Fenbendazole or Albendazole.

You can find Safeguard Liquid Goat Dewormer (10%) at stores like TSC or online. Dose is 0.23ml per pound of weight given orally once daily for 5days in a row.

Albendazole would need to be ordered online. Link below.
Dose is 0.08ml per pound of weight given orally once, then repeated in 10days.

https://toltrazurilshop.com/products/albendazole-11-36-liquid-solution/

 

[Hddesdemona09]

I agree, deworming is stressful for whatever animal it is. We have horses, we take fecal samples to our vet for a check. I would suppose a vet (call first) could check chicken dropping for worms and cysts.

Yes definitely i will check with the vet to see if they can check. Droppings