If your chickens have worms, there are some natural remedies you can try to get rid of them. Garlic is known for its antiparasitic properties. You can crush a couple of cloves and add them to their feed or water. Garlic can be fed fresh or dried, but fresh is usually more effective.
Pumpkin seeds contain compounds that can paralyze worms, making it easier for chickens to pass them. You can grind up raw, unsalted pumpkin seeds and add them to their feed or offer them as a treat. A tablespoon per chicken once a week should be enough.
Food-grade diatomaceous earth works by drying out and damaging the exoskeletons of worms, causing them to die. It can be sprinkled in the bedding to help control external parasites or added to the feed at about 1 teaspoon per chicken. Only use food-grade diatomaceous earth to avoid toxicity.
Wormwood has strong antiparasitic properties and can help expel internal worms. Make an herbal tea by steeping wormwood in hot water, then add it to the chickens’ drinking water. It can also be mixed into their feed, but it should be used in moderation since it’s quite potent.
Black walnut hulls are often used to fight parasites, particularly roundworms. You can make a tea from black walnut hulls and add it to their water or mix it into their feed. There are also supplements available containing black walnut hulls.
Thyme has natural antimicrobial and antiparasitic properties, and chickens tend to love pecking at it. You can add fresh thyme leaves to their feed or make it into a tea. Growing it in their coop or yard gives them easy access to it.
Apple cider vinegar, while not a direct worm treatment, can help maintain a healthy gut and make the gut environment less hospitable to worms. Adding about 1–2 tablespoons of ACV per gallon of water will help support your chickens’ digestive health.
Cayenne pepper is believed to stimulate digestion and can act as a natural worm repellent. You can sprinkle a small amount of cayenne pepper into their feed, about 1/4 teaspoon per chicken.
You can give these to your chickens without causing them any harm if they don’t have worms. However, they will be beneficial if they do.
Remember to clean the coop regularly and rotate pasture areas to reduce the chances of worm infestations. When using herbal remedies, moderation is key, and if symptoms like weight loss or lethargy occur, consulting a vet for more targeted treatment is always a good idea.
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