When to worm??

[sadies chicks]

Should I worm the group even if there are no signs of worms? Do you use it as a preventative measure?

 

[CapricornFarm]

I deworm them when they molt. Less eggs to throw away. And if they have runny or bloody poop.

 

[boxermom&nowchicks]

what to use as a preventatvie wormer? with no signs of worms?

 

[hisdaughter]

Search Apple cider vinegar (from the health food store with the mother in it) That's what I remember from previous posts

 

[haemony]

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So worms do cause bloody runny poop? Is there a way to tell if it's worms or if it is cocci? I am still confused about this.

 

[SarahFair]

Heat can cause runny poop as well...
So right now if you see it dont automatically think worms.

Ive also heard garlic, garlic powder, and cyenne pepper

 

[CupOJoe42]

Not everyone believes in worming, but this is what I was told to do as a preventative measure:

Worm when 6 months old, then every 6 months after a that, in the spring after the thaw and in the fall after the hard freeze. If you have a very wet summer, you should worm in mid-summer as well. A full clean-out of the coop should be done at this time as well. Sunlight kills the eggs. Note: Earthworms are carriers of roundworms.


To worm:
1. Take chickens off water starting the evening before you plan to worm.
2. Mix Piperazine 17 (aka Wazine 17) 1 oz per gallon of water. Give to chickens (NOT for baby chicks.)
Other wormers (if you can't find either of the above): Amprolium, Panacur
3. The next day, give them regular water.
4. Repeat worming in 14-21 days.
5. Do not use the eggs for 5-7 days after worming.



I have also read that raw pumpkin, or coal dust are natural dewormers.

 

[Judy]

There are a lot of differing opinions on worming. Natural wormers do / don't work, worm them four times / two times / one time a year, never worm them unless you get a positive fecal from a vet, a negative fecal does not mean there are no worms, they do / do not tolerate a small load of worms if they are healthy, if you don't worm them, the worms can eat more feed than the chickens do, and so forth -- you name it, it's probably been said. No doubt a heavy load of worms has at times killed a chicken. Read up and choose your course of action.

For myself, I follow Dawg53's guidelines. Here are the sources I like:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=538241

http://healthybirds.umd.edu/Disease/Deworming Birds.pdf

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=5770173#p5770173

I have used Ivomec Eprinex to control lice/mites as well as worms. Mine will get a dose of Valbazen in a day or two.

 

[sadies chicks]

OK!! thanks for the replies! I appreciate it!

 

[haemony]

Yes. Excellent info. Thanks so much. I love this forum. I've read about 20 or more books on caring for chickens but I still feel completely lost sometimes.