Fall Deworming - Ivermectin? Dewormer in the water supply?

[Shadrach]

My flock is living proof that it does work. Unless you're a veterinarian, I'm not sure why you'd disagree with one.

There are vets and there are vets. Unfortunately implying you are a vet doesn't carry much weight when other vets disagree with you.

 

[chicknmania]

I didn't say I was a vet, i said it was recommended by our vet. Furthermore, we have peafowl as well, and if we didn't regularly deworm our entire flock, it could cause serious problems in the peafowl. All I know is our flock is very healthy over all, and has been for quite some time. To each his own.

 

[Shadrach]

I free range. My eldest is now 9 years old. I have a number of others in the 7 to 8 year old range.
Recent study has suggested that there are natural preventatives that are effective against some types of worms. When further studies are done and dosages and methods proven safe then I would certainly include 'natural' wormers in the chickens diet.
Until then I will take the advise of my vet and the experiences of those who keep chickens free range here and treat chemical wormers as I do antibiotics. You give these chemicals when a chicken is sick, not because you think it's a good idea.

 

[chicknmania]

There are vets and there are vets. Unfortunately implying you are a vet doesn't carry much weight when other vets disagree with you.

I free range. My eldest is now 9 years old. I have a number of others in the 7 to 8 year old range.
Recent study has suggested that there are natural preventatives that are effective against some types of worms. When further studies are done and dosages and methods proven safe then I would certainly include 'natural' wormers in the chickens diet.
Until then I will take the advise of my vet and the experiences of those who keep chickens free range here and treat chemical wormers as I do antibiotics.

 

[chicknmania]

Whatever. You're in Spain.

 

[Shadrach]

Whatever. You're in Spain.

I'm not sure what that has to do with it.

 

[chicknmania]

Different climate, different conditions, different opinions. End of discussion.

 

[chickens really]

I'm in Alberta, Canada so yes. Different climate and different care provided. The OP though asked a question.

 

[dawg53]

The environment and soil conditions dictate how often birds need to be wormed. If you live in the northern states or Canada, you may or may not have to worm your birds as often as folks elsewhere.
No one can convince me that nematodes do not exist in northern soils. They exist EVERYWHERE. If their feet touch the ground, they'll get worms.
Any area of the country that has had a prolonged rainy season can expect their birds to have worms. Also, birds kept on the same soil need to be wormed more often than birds that free range.
You worm dogs monthly, why? The same reason I worm my dog. Chickens peck the soil constantly. In doing so they pick up worm eggs and swallow them. They are easily more susceptible picking up worm eggs than dogs or cats.

For the non believers in worming, move down south with your birds and your birds will be infected with worms within one month and your birds will eventually die from starvation without worming. Chicknmania is correct; environmental/soil conditions.

 

[chickens really]

OP is in Colorado?..........Definitely not southern USA..