How to Worm your chickens.

[alexa009]

 

[sassysarah]

 

[EggSighted4Life]

I'm just glad you were open to hearing it and deciding for yourself!

 

[sassysarah]

Thanks again!

 

[GeeGi]

I give my chickens cucumber once or twice a week. The seeds keep them worm free from my understanding, I haven't had any problems for almost a year.

 

[sassysarah]

I give my chickens cucumber once or twice a week. The seeds keep them worm free from my understanding, I haven't had any problems for almost a year.

I will try that that.
Thank you!

 

[KaylorFarms]

I agree, The diatomaceous earth doesn't work.

 

[sassysarah]

I agree, The diatomaceous earth doesn't work.

Hi Leah567 Thank you for the advice! So are you saying it did not not work on your chickens?

 

[GeeGi]

I will try that that.
Thank you!

You're welcome! I have been giving my birds pumpkin, greens, bananas, cantaloupe, watermelon....and they love mashed potatoes! The boys get attacked if they walk outside with a banana LOL

 

[EggSighted4Life]

I give my chickens cucumber once or twice a week. The seeds keep them worm free from my understanding, I haven't had any problems for almost a year.

Hello. Just because that's what you do and don't have worms (that you know of) doesn't mean it works... it could mean you don't have worms!

Have you done a fecal float test? My understanding is that is incorrect. Not trying to be ugly, just sincere.

People claim pumpkin seeds to... the link I included in a post on page 1 had info about it.

Seriously, in 6 years I have never wormed chickens or felt the need. People who are doing these "natural remedy" prevention are perpetuating myths with NO scientific evidence!

How many times have I NOT gotten the flu shot AND also NOT gotten the flu even though I didn't take the preventative that so and so swears by because they got the shot and didn't get the flu?! Many years... why, because I didn't get the flu.

Maintaining good general health of your flock and reasonable husbandry practices can go along way.... Some people live in environments where they can't control ... say weather conditions that lend to speedy population of some parasites. Those people may NEED to treat on a regular basis! Being familiar with your environment and your pest load and realizing that this may even change seasonally can help you be alert to changes that need to be made.

I will try that that.
Thank you!

Seriously??? Use cucumber as a snack or treat.... And don't be in such a hurry to try everything! Do your birds even have worms?

And treats need to be limited to less than 10% of the total intake. A balanced diet is the best love you can offer. Too many treats, including fruits and veggies and simple carbs WILL diminish your protein level, the heath of your chickens, your lay rate and feather quality, over time... especially if you are using a layer feed that has only 16%. That is the minimum level that should be maintained! By the way, chickens are om, om, omnivores! They like meat just as much.

You're welcome! I have been giving my birds pumpkin, greens, bananas, cantaloupe, watermelon....and they love mashed potatoes! The boys get attacked if they walk outside with a banana LOL

Those all sound like fun treats in limited amounts.

I avoid going outside if I'm actually eating so I don't get mobbed... Scary, food crazed, dino, chicken raptors!