Eggs ---Worming

[tx_dane_mom]

Hey guys,
#1: How long after worming do I have to wait before eggs are edible?
#2: Also, none of my girls laid yesterday (the day after worming.) Is that normal?
#3: And, if they aren't edible...are they still fertile/can they be hatched/what can I do with them besides throw them away?
Thanks SO much,
Kristi

 

[speckledhen]

Depends on what you used to worm them. I know Levamsasole (sp?) has a seven day withdrawal and Eprinex no withdrawal. Don't know about others. They are okay to hatch, I understand (did research on that very thing), and it should not affect fertility.

 

[tx_dane_mom]

I used Wazine...I guess I will read up on it more.
Thanks

 

[tx_dane_mom]

Hmm....it says do not use in chickens producing eggs for human consumption...well that is NO good at all! I used it in all my birds!

Can someone suggest a wormer to use next time that IS safe for egg consumption?
Kristi

 

[BlueMoon]

Oh dear! That's what I used too!

I gave the two days of eggs to the dogs, who are very happy, and then started eating them myself.

 

[tx_dane_mom]

I am searching & searching & I really can't find any recommending time suggested before it's safe to start eating again. Slaughter time is 14 days, so maybe then I would assume...?

 

[speckledhen]

Almost none of the wormers are FDA approved for egglaying chickens because basically, big business runs the FDA, IMO, and they dont worm. They make them lay nonstop for a year or two, tops, then cull them and get new layers. That's why most of us must use off-label meds for our chickens. The Levamasole withdrawal was given to someone I know by an avian vet, so I trust that info, but that wormer isn't approved for chickens at all.

 

[hoosierhen]

I have 7 week old chicks. I am new to the chicken "scene" How do you know when your chickens HAVE worms?

 

[tx_dane_mom]

I would think you'd do reading up on that online or even start a new thread if you really want good answers. I, for one, can't answer that. Sorry

I am all for preventative measures.
Kristi

 

[Lunachick]

I had a hen poop out tiny worms. I freaked and used valbazen (sp). And from everything I've read, I waited 2 long weeks before I resumed eating the eggs. Some people differ on this and wait 1 week.

Read everything you can on that issue, and use your best judgement.