This is the second time in 3 years I've had a bad outbreak of tapes, while none of my neighbor chicken owners seem to have any issues. I know that the segments contain eggs that can infect the soil, so I am wondering if there are things I can do to the soil, coop to lessen the likelihood of them getting reinfected. I hate these things with a passion.
What are things I can do regularly as maintenance to keep them worm free? I know people swear by and then refute using DE, what about herbals or ACV in the water, just for maintenance/preventative? I'm not sure I am ever getting rid of them, just knocking them down. I live in soCal, so it is arid, not humid or wet and I wouldn't think too hospitable for worms to thrive. However, we do have fly and flea issues, and I've read that fleas can carry tapeworms also.
What is your experience?
Thanks,
What are things I can do regularly as maintenance to keep them worm free? I know people swear by and then refute using DE, what about herbals or ACV in the water, just for maintenance/preventative? I'm not sure I am ever getting rid of them, just knocking them down. I live in soCal, so it is arid, not humid or wet and I wouldn't think too hospitable for worms to thrive. However, we do have fly and flea issues, and I've read that fleas can carry tapeworms also.
What is your experience?
Thanks,