Hey all!
I've had chickens for 10 years, and have never had to worm- never even really thought about it. Right now my flock consists mostly of senior hens, bantams, and rescues. I do quarantine all of the rescues I get until I deem them healthy, but this year I've noticed a lot of weight loss going around- especially in the seniors. Also, ratty, dirty, feathers....makes the poor old hens look terrible. I'm just thinking that what with all the rescues I've had in the past, worms might have come in somewhere.
So, should I worm the flock? If so, how? What's the best thing to use?
Also, should I worm my waterfowl?
This is something I've never had to get into before...I appreciate any advice.
I've had chickens for 10 years, and have never had to worm- never even really thought about it. Right now my flock consists mostly of senior hens, bantams, and rescues. I do quarantine all of the rescues I get until I deem them healthy, but this year I've noticed a lot of weight loss going around- especially in the seniors. Also, ratty, dirty, feathers....makes the poor old hens look terrible. I'm just thinking that what with all the rescues I've had in the past, worms might have come in somewhere.
So, should I worm the flock? If so, how? What's the best thing to use?
Also, should I worm my waterfowl?
This is something I've never had to get into before...I appreciate any advice.
