Fall/Winter Worming

[CK Chickadilly]

Is it necessary to worm your chickens when it starts getting cold out? Mine are constantly scratching about in the goat & horse pens amongst other free range areas. They don't act sick or anything but should I do it an a precautionary?

How would I know if they needed worming?

How many days withdrawl from eating eggs?
Thanks!

 

[d.k]

* Little bitty bump.

 

[turtle1173]

Good question. I don't have any answer but hope someone will chime in here.

Shane

 

[MagsC]

I would do it, even if it was just to give them pumpkin seeds or some other "natural" wormer.

 

[chicken_boy_Kurt]

I don't know if it is neccasary, but here are some ideas for worming:

diatomaceous earth, mix it into their food,

(OK that was only one idea

sue me

)

 

[banter]

I like the idea of pumpkin seed-I have a ton of squash and pumpkins and they get the seeds all the time. Does it really work?

 

[MagsC]

I have heard it does but havent experienced it yet.