Opinions on when to first deworm chicks?

[JenWatts]

I've read many many threads on deworming. I still have questions.
I ordered SafeGuard (fenbendazole - .23ml per pound) and 1ml syringes. I have a small kitchen scale to weigh my chicks. They will be 7 weeks old this weekend. Is that a good time for their first dose? And would you give them a 2nd dose in 2 weeks?
How many times a year should I do this? Twice a year? 3-4 times a year?
I do NOT want to find worms. I also used to have rabbits and dealt with bot flies before. I am traumatized. Lol! I read that regular deworming could help prevent that too. I'm grateful for your opinions.

 

[dawg53]

If your chicks have been on soil, it would be in your best interest to worm them. I've wormed chicks at 6 weeks old that were on soil.
You can give the second dose in 10-14 days, it wont be a problem.
If your chicks havnt been on soil, no need to worm them. Once they are on soil, worm them 30 days later.
Deworming has no effect against bot flies. However, chicks/chickens will snatch them up and eat them if possible.

 

[Michele-A-EIE]

Are all deworms created equally? I just got my chicks 5 days ago. I googled chicken de-wormer and this came up:

Roosty's Naturals De-Wormer for Chickens | 100 Count | All-Natural Formula | US-Made Chicken Wormer, Poultry De-Wormer | Chicken Medicine Supplies to Relieve and Safeguard from Worms​

 

[dawg53]

Are all deworms created equally? I just got my chicks 5 days ago. I googled chicken de-wormer and this came up:

Roosty's Naturals De-Wormer for Chickens | 100 Count | All-Natural Formula | US-Made Chicken Wormer, Poultry De-Wormer | Chicken Medicine Supplies to Relieve and Safeguard from Worms​

No. Deworms are not created equally. Are your chicks 5 days old or are you referring to older chickens? Five day old chicks dont need to be dewormed if that's what you're asking.

 

[Michele-A-EIE]

No. Deworms are not created equally. Are your chicks 5 days old or are you referring to older chickens? Five day old chicks dont need to be dewormed if that's what you're asking.

On Sat. they will be 4 weeks old.

 

[dawg53]

On Sat. they will be 4 weeks old.

There's no need to worm them at 4 weeks old. See my post #2 above.
Since you live in north Florida, and if your chicks are already on soil, consider worming them at six weeks old.
I use Valbazen to worm my birds. If you decide to worm them with Valbazen at 6 weeks old, use a syringe without a needle and give 1/4ml orally to each chick. Then redose again in 10 days, and you're done.

 

[Michele-A-EIE]

There's no need to worm them at 4 weeks old. See my post #2 above.
Since you live in north Florida, and if your chicks are already on soil, consider worming them at six weeks old.
I use Valbazen to worm my birds. If you decide to worm them with Valbazen at 6 weeks old, use a syringe without a needle and give 1/4ml orally to each chick. Then redose again in 10 days, and you're done.

Thank you!