Managing deworming of large flocks

[Chickerella2012]

I do breed for resistance. And birds that are occasionally affected, aren't from my birds that I bred, but birds that I bought from other breeders, not from Florida. My birds very rarely have issues with coccidiosis or internal worms. But this year has been bad for many things, especially external parasites. I just don't have the time to run collective floats from all flocks, although I do watch all of them with a close eye. And if I was to treat with dewormers, I would switch between two for every treatment. But anyways, Even with immaculate Pens, our soil here in the Florida panhandle is just very inviting for any things growing. I appreciate all the input !

 

[Chickerella2012]

I didn't know you can use safeguard for goats in wet mash! Could you please tell me more??? That sounds interesting. I was going to worm every Pen individually by mouth, but I would prefer something that's easily administered.

 

[dawg53]

There's no such thing as breeding for resistance against worms in chickens. If their feet touch the ground, they'll get worms.
Dogs and cats are wormed monthly as well as other animals, right @Folly's place ?

 

[Folly's place]

Pet dogs and cats, yes. Recommendations for horses have changed a lot here in the USA. Now, it's about worming youngsters, and only when needed, by fecal floats, in many other situations.
One of the main reasons for worming dogs and cats monthly, is because of the zoonotic issues with several of their intestinal parasites. Also, meds to prevent heartworm, many of which are given monthly.
I'm not arguing here, but pointing out how limited our approved drug choices are for our poultry. Inconvenient, for sure.
Mary

 

[dawg53]

Pet dogs and cats, yes. Recommendations for horses have changed a lot here in the USA. Now, it's about worming youngsters, and only when needed, by fecal floats, in many other situations.
One of the main reasons for worming dogs and cats monthly, is because of the zoonotic issues with several of their intestinal parasites. Also, meds to prevent heartworm, many of which are given monthly.
I'm not arguing here, but pointing out how limited our approved drug choices are for our poultry. Inconvenient, for sure.
Mary

Right. Zoonotic to humans and chickens like hookworms. That's the only one I'm aware of that is zoonotic to chickens.

 

[Folly's place]

I'm not aware of any chicken to human worm issues. Assuming that nobody is eating raw chicken!
Mary

 

[dawg53]

LOL, you dont want to go barefooted if a chicken has hookworms.

 

[Chickerella2012]

@dawg53 The item you sent a link for, is 1/8 tsp per gallon and needs to be used on day 1,3 & 5, correct? That's a 52g pouch. In your opinion or experience, how many birds is it enough for?
I'll order it, if it makes sense, money wise.

 

[Chickerella2012]

@dawg53 did you see the last message? Would appreciate an answer. Thank you

 

[cmom]

I have a lot of birds too. Currently I have around 200 birds. This is what I do. I use fenbendazole (safe-guard) which can be added to water to worm your chickens; 4cc per gallon of water, leave it out for them to drink 2 days in a row, then discard, it must be their sole source of water during those 2 days. 14 days later dose them with the safe-guard (fenbendazole) 10% suspension liquid goat wormer; 3cc per gallon of water. Leave it out for 2 days, then discard. There is no egg withdrawal period for hens being treated with Fenbendazole AKA Panacur and safe-guard. Good luck...