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My brother-in-law has never wormed his either, and he's had 'em for many years. There's a huge percentage of people that don't worm. I just do it to cover all my bases. Actually, the only reason I learned about worming was after hearing the advice from a humane society worker one day when I happened to be out at one of their rescue farms.
I had acquired to Roosters that I had not intended to purchase, ones that were represented to me at Orscheln's as pullets. But, later, of course, the developed a distinctive crowing habit. I had no interest in Roosters, so the rescue ranch took them off my hands and gave them a good home. These birds are also pets for my grandkids, so I had to dispose of the Roosters in a thoughtful and kind way...too many difficult questions from sad eyes to deal with it any other way.
Can you believe that the commercial producers do not worm them either. FDA says it isn't necessary since their feet never physically touch the ground. Commercially produced chickens are cooped up, and can barely turn around in their cages. So, the issue of picking up worms is virtually non-existent.
And, I would enjoy knowing about the coffee theory myself...
