So what does everyone do for worm/parasite prevention? We don't particularly want to use meds. We ferment feed so they get good bacteria. Would garlic, cayenne, and de be sufficient to keep birds healthy?
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So what does everyone do for worm/parasite prevention? We don't particularly want to use meds. We ferment feed so they get good bacteria. Would garlic, cayenne, and de be sufficient to keep birds healthy?
So either grower or all-flock all the time unless there are babies? I plan to ferment this winter again. They LOVED it last winter, but come summer they lost interest. There is lots more waste with chick crumbles, though.I always have chicks it seems. I have broodies in the winter as well. I always feed starter 18% protein. Non-Medicated. I would feed an all-flock, but they don't have it at all here. Four feed stores in my area and none of them carry an all-flock.
If you can get an all flock, and it's reasonably priced - that is a good option. I don't feed grower now because here it is too low in protein (15-16% - which is too low for chicks). I fed grower all last winter with no issues at all.
Ideally I would like to do whole grains and grind my own, but the options for grains here are very low. The recipes I find online look great, but I can't locate half the ingredients.
During the summer they really don't need any manufactured feed at all if they free range. I still feed my free range flock two scoops a day. They clean it up within an hour. I would feed them just one, but I'm trying to condition the geese for show, and they need the protein in the feed.So either grower or all-flock all the time unless there are babies? I plan to ferment this winter again. They LOVED it last winter, but come summer they lost interest. There is lots more waste with chick crumbles, though.
Many people recommend pumpkin seeds (or squash and zucchini in the summer) because it contains curcurbita, a natural wormer. Many say that garlic and cayenne help too.So what does everyone do for worm/parasite prevention? We don't particularly want to use meds. We ferment feed so they get good bacteria. Would garlic, cayenne, and de be sufficient to keep birds healthy?
Peppers Chickens can't taste heat, but the chemicals in hot peppers kills and prevents worms. also yogurt, pumpkin, garlic, and cinnamon help.