Oh, I understand that.Like hookem horns said, we all have different ideas on raising chickens, and I really don't want to get into a debate about it, but one of the reasons my family and I raise our own chickens is to avoid chemical, etc. I manage my chickens a lot like we manage our flock of sheep, who we never worm either, they don't need it (they are tested on a regular basis). All animals are going to pick up worms at one point or another, it's their reaction to them that matters. Sheep that are wormed on a regular basis have very little natural resistance to parasites, and become anemic very fast with out it. In my opinion part of the reason animals have so little natural immunity is because they are heavily wormed. If chickens had to be wormed, than they would have gone extinct hundreds of years ago, before wormers were around. I check my birds body condition, etc, often and all look good. I have some hens still going strong at 7.
Would I give my birds Chemicals in a life or death situation? Yes I would If I knew it would save their life.
I know a lot of you probably disagree with me (and that's just fine) but this is my opinion.
Yes, I saw that announcement this morning. The moderators here do a fantastic job.
Did this hen recover?
