To worm or not to worm?

[chickflick]

Thanks Yogiman for the link. I just want to do what's best for the birds. Was gonna worm with Wazine but noticed it was just for round worms. Haven't seen any worms yet, so why worm when there isn't a problem.
Thanks all for your replys.
They had plenty of pumpkin seeds this past fall, so maybe that took care of any worms they might have had.

 

[tx_dane_mom]

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Thanks SO much for the like Yogiman...after going through 2 HORRIBLE hatches last year that I blame on Wazine, I need something like this...but my ? is where exactly does is say it's ok to keep the eggs? On the bottle maybe b/c I don't see it on the site. It is ok to eat the eggs or just to hatch them?
Thanks,
Kristi

 

[chickflick]

On the site, it has a link about questions about RoosterBooster....it says you don't have to discard the eggs, they are safe....

 

[tx_dane_mom]

Thanks

 

[Yogiman]

I am not promoting this product. I am asking if anyone else had experience with it. I bought it last week and used it. To early to see the results.

I am convinced from all of my research on the universities web sites that my flock probably is wormie. I worry with that because of the pasture and they just don't look right to me. So rather than take a chance, I figured what the heck.

Parasites are strange creatures at best. They can be there and doing considerable harm without being clearly visible. That goes for both internal and external.

Sometimes to much information can be dangerous if you know what I mean. I found one site that promotes home remedies. They suggest feeding onions and garlic to rid and prevent worms. Go figure.

 

[airmom1c05]

http://groups.msn.com/LimitedPoultry/aboutwormers.msnw

This is a link to a Site about worming chickens. There are natural wormers at the bottom. The pumpkin seeds are mentioned, but not with buttermilk. Also, 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar per gallon of water is a preventive measure. Who'd of thunk it? I've been using the apple cider vinegar as a stress reliever! I can't remember where I read that. MSUcares is another site which will make you think treats are a no-no! They have an article called feed your chicken properly or something like that. There are so many opinions out there, it's hard to know what to do. I hope this helps. I'm going natural. By the way, I use the food grade diatomaceous earth, but somewhere I read it can dry up chickens insides if they eat it! I also read that it's not as effective as Sevin dust for mites and lice! I have a 501b. bag of DE! LOL!

http://www.plamondon.com/poultryfaq.html

I found this link to be a most interesting read as well. This guy uses Sevin for bugs and mineral or used auto oil I think! Check it out when you have plenty of time. I read the whole thing!

 

[airmom1c05]

http://msucares.com/pubs/infosheets/is1214.htm


I found the msucares publication. It was on this forum at the bottom of the Chicken Treats page.

The links to Toxic plants also at the bottom of the Chicken Treats page on this Site will blow your mind if your chickens free range. I am literally freaking out. I have many of these plants in my flower beds, and I'm betting quite a few of these weeds grow in and around my garden!

 

[KrisRose]

I'm also looking for a good broad spectrum wormer. The damage ( IMHO) from worms can be alot worse then what a chemical wormer can do. I'm not sold on natural wormers. I have yet to see any proof that they actually work.
My chickens show no signs of having worms but that means noghting. I want to worm once a year for preventive measures and the middle of winter when egg production is down, for me, seems like the perfect time to worm.
Anybody have any experience witn Ivermectin? If so, what dose did you use per gallon?
Thanks-Kristin

 

[airmom1c05]

That's what the owner of Dixiebirds.com uses. If you go to his site, you can email him for the mixing ratio. It makes sense to me also if you are going to use chemicals to do it when the chickens aren't laying or when they're molting. Dixiebirds uses tablet form apple cider vinegar with no problems. I origianlly heard it reduces stress, then I read it makes chickens' stomachs a not so good environment for worms. I don't think it can hurt. Otherwise, I will take a stool sample to my vet before treating with real medicine like he suggested. It's pointless to worm if there are no worms. It won't prevent them or so I'm told. So, when molting begins and egg production slows or stops, I'll take the stool samples unless they get sick looking at some other time of year.

 

[chickflick]

Thanks airmom.....I think I'll try the ACV. It's natural, and has to be better than putting chemicals in their bodies when there is no need. People are looking for ways to have organic feed but give their birds chemicals.