Worming Chickens?

[Muscovies]

Do you have to worm chickens?

 

[Beekissed]

Nope. Never have dewormed any of my flocks.

 

[Muscovies]

Why do some people worm them?

Thanks

 

[dawg53]

If their feet touch the ground, they'll get worms eventually. Yes, I worm mine.

 

[Judy]

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[new&learning]

glad you posted this i also have been wondering about this. how do you know if you need to worm them?

 

[dawg53]

new&learning :

glad you posted this i also have been wondering about this. how do you know if you need to worm them?

Slacked off eating/drinking or not at all, acting lethargic, not acting like a chicken should in general. Check their poop occasionally for worms.​

 

[abhaya]

yes chikens get worms. Mine had round worms.

 

[swimmer]

I never have....yet.

 

[Happy Chooks]

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Slacked off eating/drinking or not at all, acting lethargic, not acting like a chicken should in general. Check their poop occasionally for worms.

Weight loss too. If your large hen is suddenly looking thin, she could have worms.

Most people here that worm do it once a year. Usually in winter when you don't have as many eggs, because you need to toss the eggs for 14 days.