worming...????

[corona]

my hens are approx 5 and a half months old..
i am a complete newbie and have just read about worming your chickens.
my questions are...
is it necessary ? and if so when and how often etc.

 

[Judy]

There is a wide range of opinions on this. I'll give you some links.

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

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

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

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=323454