⠀ When to worm?

[ayahlove97]

I have 4 five week old chicks who I let run outside during the day but it still gets down to about 30s at night so I bring them inside, since they have been outside and eating worms and bugs should they be wormed? Or what age and kind of dewormed should I use?

 

[DrMikelleRoeder]

I have 4 five week old chicks who I let run outside during the day but it still gets down to about 30s at night so I bring them inside, since they have been outside and eating worms and bugs should they be wormed? Or what age and kind of dewormed should I use?

Great question, ayahlove97!

As a rule, you shouldn’t deworm until you have had a fecal plot done on the feces. Your birds may not need deworming, but if they do, you’ll want to know which parasite(s) is involved so that you know the proper medication to use. Indiscriminate use of medications can waste your money and potentially contribute to drug resistance and stronger parasites.