Worming Chickens

[Elsachicken]

Hi!

I'm interested to hear what people use when worming chickens. I haven't worked ours yet as haven't had long and they weren't planned!! They found us.

So do I treat the chickens with anything even if they don't have worms? I read it's a 6 monthly thing but I'm unsure of what products to use. I have two hens and would appreciate some advice. they are around 5 months of age.

Many thanks .

 

[0wen]

I don't treat for worms unless I suspect they are present (worms in poop, etc). I do feed, regularly, foods that traditionally, are regarded to prevent or treat worms (Pumpkin, Squash, Garlic, Cayenne, Nasturtium, Carrots, Mint,.). My present flock is a year old and I've never wormed (or have seen signs of worms) them.

 

[Silkies rule Forever]

I use safeguard wormer
0.23 ml per pound of chicken

 

[Folly's place]

Your pullets are very unlikely to have any worms! Also, there's nearly nothing useful that's also approved for use in laying hens. It's best to have a fecal test run at your veterinarian's if you think your birds have internal parasites!
Using a wormer when there's no problem is NOT better!!!
Mary