Diatomaceous Earth for worming?

[Justin0271]

Can anyone confirm the effectiveness of DE in feed for worming? I've read putting some in feed once a month is an effective all around worming treatment. Any truth to that?

 

[pibb]

I have no experienc with DE but I'd say if you read around here, you will find that statement is not true.

 

[chickenenthusiasts5698]

Nope neither does pumpkin or apple cider vinegar.

 

[ValerieJ]

I'm a believer in FGDE in the coop to help with keeping mites away, but I would never feed it to my chickens, nor would I sprinkle them with it. My only evidence of it working in the coop is that I haven't had mites ever. But only been chickening for 4 years. If I saw mites or lice on my chickens, and I regularly check, I would bring out the big guns. I'd use Pyrethrin. As for worms internally, I haven't dealt with that either. I say, don't treat unless you have a problem. I would be afraid of creating some sort of resistant bug by treating prophylactically.

 

[fldiver97]

Don’t bother with the DE, will not treat worms. Do you know what type of worms you are dealing with?

 

[getaclue]

DE does NOT treat worms. It's not effective against a mite/lice infestation either. It is, however, dangerous to the respiratory system in both animals, and humans, so not worth the risk.

 

[Fairview01]

Ivermectin every 90 days for internal parasite control is the cheapest feed you can buy.