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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: samuria on February 16, 2018, 10:11

Title: wormer
Post by: samuria on February 16, 2018, 10:11

anyone know of the best and easiest way to worm chickens.
natural stuff , or what most people use????  :unsure:

Title: Re: wormer
Post by: New shoot on February 16, 2018, 11:37

Personally I use Flubenvet.  It is very effective and easy to use. 

The natural stuff is a preventative, but doesn't actually kill intestinal worms.  It doesn't touch gape worm either. 

Title: Re: wormer
Post by: samuria on February 16, 2018, 13:06

thanks. is the cider vinegar any good ?

Title: Re: wormer
Post by: New shoot on February 17, 2018, 08:30

Vinegar helps but again, it is a preventative, so don't rely on it.  I use granulated garlic in their feed.  You can buy big bags of it from a countryside store, where they sell it as an additive for horse feed.

They just get a sprinkling into the feed hoppers with their pellets about twice a week, then Flubenvet every 6 months.  Apple cider vinegar and/or garlic can help you keep worming down to just twice a year, so yes I think they are both worth it  :)

Title: Re: wormer
Post by: samuria on February 17, 2018, 10:24

many thanks new shoot  ;)