I have 9 young chickens.........all approx. 9-11 weeks old.
I have been adding DE to their feed since I got them, at 4-5 weeks of age.
They are outside in the coop and run, get ACV in their water daily, are being fed chick starter with occasional
treats of veggies, grass clippings, crickets and mealworms..............
They all are doing very well, but I am wondering about a worming protocol.
Some people say to worm 2 x year............and I wonder 'when' one should start this
regimen?
Do I wait until they show 'symptoms' of having worms...........and then every 6 months after that?
Or do I worm them when they have no symptoms (as in 'now'), and every 6 months after 'that'?
Do I switch off wormers every other time, like you do with horses...........or use the same one each time?
And, finally, what wormer and regimen does everyone recommend?
I need advice please..............
I have been adding DE to their feed since I got them, at 4-5 weeks of age.
They are outside in the coop and run, get ACV in their water daily, are being fed chick starter with occasional
treats of veggies, grass clippings, crickets and mealworms..............
They all are doing very well, but I am wondering about a worming protocol.
Some people say to worm 2 x year............and I wonder 'when' one should start this
regimen?
Do I wait until they show 'symptoms' of having worms...........and then every 6 months after that?
Or do I worm them when they have no symptoms (as in 'now'), and every 6 months after 'that'?
Do I switch off wormers every other time, like you do with horses...........or use the same one each time?
And, finally, what wormer and regimen does everyone recommend?
I need advice please..............
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