the best wormer for my laying hens

[kelliej]

I found some worms on my girls perch, looks like round worm. What are some suggestions for de-wormers, and what would be the withdrawal time for the eggs? thanks for the help

 

[SGTdebo305]

I found some worms on my girls perch, looks like round worm. What are some suggestions for de-wormers, and what would be the withdrawal time for the eggs? thanks for the help

Hey this is what I use and works really good I usually do 5lb of feed and 1 cup of this and it is all natural no chemicals. I do this every 2 to 3 months just to keep them dewormed also depends on how many chickens you have I have 7 so if you have more just double it so they all get a good amount, make sure the powder mixes in very well with the feed. Hope this helped

 

[aart]

DE will not kill off a parasite infestation...won't likely prevent one either.

@kelliej Wazine will kill off round worms.
Withdrawal for eggs is anecdotal, but I've seen 21 days suggested.

 

[Folly's place]

Fenbendazole kills roundworms and several other intestinal worms, and is approved for chickens with no egg withdrawal, last I looked. Piperazine is no longer on the approved list, and is less effective.
Mary

 

[Folly's place]

DE does NOT kill intestinal parasites.
Mary

 

[MapleLeaves]

On the subject of worms, if one hen has them, is it fairly certain all hens in that coop do too?

 

[Kiki]

On the subject of worms, if one hen has them, is it fairly certain all hens in that coop do too?

I would say yes, the next person may say no.
Here are a list of some things that will work, DE will not.
Worming Chickens—Medicines and Dosing Information

 

[MapleLeaves]

Thank you.
After seeing worms in one fresh poo, I haven't seen anyone else poo. (Chicken problems )

Anyway, after some googling, I think one hen is lethargic and I am treating her today.
The other girls are too difficult to wrangle so treatment for them will start this evening.