Treating the whole flock for roundworms- Water or feed additive?

[Mdavchicks]

Hi all! I am wondering if there is a dewormer I can use to add to their feed or water to treat roundworms? I would like to avoid having to dose each bird if possible

Thanks!

 

[GodLovesU]

I put diatomaceous earth in my feed which is supposed to act as a wormer,however there have been no studies proving that it actually works.

 

[Mdavchicks]

Thank you! I decided I’m going to dose Valbazen by mouth/beak for each bird just so I know they’ll be getting what they need.

 

[nuthatched]

I put diatomaceous earth in my feed which is supposed to act as a wormer,however there have been no studies proving that it actually works.

......so why keep doing it?
There have been studies that prove it doesn't work, if that's what you're looking for.

 

[GodLovesU]

......so why keep doing it?
There have been studies that prove it doesn't work, if that's what you're looking for.

Well, I bought it not knowing that it wasn’t a proven wormer so I’m just using up the rest of the bag. While we’re on the subject, what is a good wormer to put in their feed that I could find at like tractor supply?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hi all! I am wondering if there is a dewormer I can use to add to their feed or water to treat roundworms? I would like to avoid having to dose each bird if possible

Thanks!

Follow the suggestions that were made on your other thread.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/fowl-pox-and-deworming.1632618/

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I put diatomaceous earth in my feed which is supposed to act as a wormer,however there have been no studies proving that it actually works.

It can't work. Once DE gets wet or even damp, it's mush. So therefore as soon as it enters the chicken's mouth it's worthless.

ETA: If this were not the case, it would cut up the animal's guts, which it obviously does not do.

 

[GodLovesU]

Ok well does anyone know of a wormer that you can buy at Tractor Supply?or Amazon?

 

[Mdavchicks]

Ok well does anyone know of a wormer that you can buy at Tractor Supply?or Amazon?

Follow the suggestions that were made on your other thread.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/fowl-pox-and-deworming.1632618/

yes, thank you! I decided to go the oral dewormer route and not try to worry if everyone got the correct dose.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I just treated mine with Valbazen, it's a goat wormer. Worked great.