Has anyone used Roosty's Dewormer?

[ChickenMomsince2025]

I'm still debating if I should deworm my chickens. Do you deworm your flock regularly just to be sure?
I have 6 young pullets and they have about half acres to roam free, pretty much everyday.

I don't want to stress their system unnecessarily but I also want them protected. They eat anything they see off ground and anything in the ground. We also have field mice running around.
As a preventative measure, I've been giving them ACV water (1 tsp per half gallon). I recently read that I should give ACV only once a week otherwise they'll have digestive issues. How often do you recommend? They seemed to be fine but lately they've been pooping really wet. It also has been really hot too. So I'm not so sure.

I found this natural dewormer and they claim to be effective and it's beneficial rather than taxing on their system. Has anyone used these products? Does this really treat chickens that have worms/parasites or does this work only as preventive like acv? Thanks!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I've personally never dewormed my birds in the 30 years I've had them here. Other people do deworm. I would only if I saw worms in their droppings.

I would make sure to offer fresh water as ACV is not very tasty, and you don't want your birds drinking less. Personally I've never used it.

Pooping wet is usually from increased water consumption, and decreased feed consumption which happens during warmer weather.

 

[ChickenMomsince2025]

Wow that's amazing. Do they free range every day? How much space do they have?
So I should provide them both fresh water and with ACV at all times?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

We have 40 acres, but they probably limit their ranging to 2-5 acres. I have around 140 chickens. My one shed is 40x40, and I have a smaller coop 10x10 with a run. They range too, but I close it up at night to protect them.

I would always give the choice of fresh water. As a person who recently tried to drink ACV diluted in some water, I can attest it isn't pleasant. I'm not sure if there's enough benefits for chickens to actually use it, but many do. I'm sure you can find many threads about it here.

 

[ChickenMomsince2025]

Thank you!

 

[BaakBaak]

I'm still debating if I should deworm my chickens. Do you deworm your flock regularly just to be sure?
I have 6 young pullets and they have about half acres to roam free, pretty much everyday.

I don't want to stress their system unnecessarily but I also want them protected. They eat anything they see off ground and anything in the ground. We also have field mice running around.
As a preventative measure, I've been giving them ACV water (1 tsp per half gallon). I recently read that I should give ACV only once a week otherwise they'll have digestive issues. How often do you recommend? They seemed to be fine but lately they've been pooping really wet. It also has been really hot too. So I'm not so sure.

I found this natural dewormer and they claim to be effective and it's beneficial rather than taxing on their system. Has anyone used these products? Does this really treat chickens that have worms/parasites or does this work only as preventive like acv? Thanks!

Hi!
I came here to ask the same question about Roosty's - and my chickens have been pooping wet as well. It's hot has heck here and I've been giving watermelon to help cool them, so assumed the heat and extra water from watermelon is the reason.

My girls are almost 10 weeks old. I do give them ACV every couple water changes because a neighbor friend who has had chickens for years said she does. I do not give them ACV when it's hot (again the neighbor friends advice) but give them - in addition to plain water - water with electrolytes.

I checked the reviews for Roosty's dewormer on Amazon and it gets great reviews. I thought I would try it (it's expensive!) adding it once a month to their food as a preventative. I don't believe it will hurt anything. I believe it is a preventative.

It's so hard to know what to do as a new chicken Mom. Every time i search for an answer to something, I find arguments for both sides!

Good luck!

 

[ChickenMomsince2025]

It's so true! There's always strong arguments for both sides. I didn't get answer for a few days and I was worried so I bought both of Roosty's and Fenbendazole. I didn't see anymore of weird bugs in their poop box and they are behaving normal so I didn't use the Fenbendazole.
FYI, don't buy chili mix. It's recommended to use daily to be effective and my chickens hate it. They wouldn't eat their treats if I sprinkle it. It smells more like chicken seasoning too. The pills are recommended every 3 months to be effective. I wouldn't give them more frequent than that. I believe garlic is another controversial one and that's one of the ingredients in Roosty's. Garlic is healthy food in general but it has sulfur and Allicin which is not good for birds. So I wouldn't give them too frequent. Thanks for sharing and good luck to you as well!

 

[Mother of Chaos]

It's so true! There's always strong arguments for both sides. I didn't get answer for a few days and I was worried so I bought both of Roosty's and Fenbendazole. I didn't see anymore of weird bugs in their poop box and they are behaving normal so I didn't use the Fenbendazole.
FYI, don't buy chili mix. It's recommended to use daily to be effective and my chickens hate it. They wouldn't eat their treats if I sprinkle it. It smells more like chicken seasoning too. The pills are recommended every 3 months to be effective. I wouldn't give them more frequent than that. I believe garlic is another controversial one and that's one of the ingredients in Roosty's. Garlic is healthy food in general but it has sulfur and Allicin which is not good for birds. So I wouldn't give them too frequent. Thanks for sharing and good luck to you as well!

Sulfur is a necessary nutrient in producing sulfur-containing amino acids, including methionine, which is essential for chickens. Allicin helps the immune system.

Like many, many food chemicals, they are useful in proper amounts, while toxic in excessive amounts.

To keep my head from exploding in trying to track all this, I add zero supplements including ACY. I just feed high quality whole grain chicken feed, occasional animal protein, and some fruits that they love.

 

[ChickenMomsince2025]

Sulfur is a necessary nutrient in producing sulfur-containing amino acids, including methionine, which is essential for chickens. Allicin helps the immune system.

Like many, many food chemicals, they are useful in proper amounts, while toxic in excessive amounts.

To keep my head from exploding in trying to track all this, I add zero supplements including ACY. I just feed high quality whole grain chicken feed, occasional animal protein, and some fruits that they love.

Yes, it is a lot to keep track of and I do my best. From what I read garlic and onions have organosulfur and this type of sulfur is not good for birds if consumed too much. I'm not an expert by any means. Like you said proper amounts should be beneficial. I was just saying I wouldn't give them more than recommended on the package.