Worming chickens

Tessa · « **on:** January 22, 2008, 21:18 »

Is there a natural way of worming hens? ie, a plant from the garden etc or does it not need to be done? :?

Thanks Tessa

richyrich7 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 22, 2008, 21:28 »

Yes it does need to be done, we can buy herbal type preventative mixtures. Auntys guide to worming is worth looking at.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #2 on:** January 22, 2008, 21:32 »

Quote from: "richyrich7"

Yes it does need to be done, we can buy herbal type preventative mixtures. Auntys guide to worming is worth looking at.

Richy is quite right, it is essential.

Verm-x is the hebal one. I contacted the manufactureres recently to ask about gape worm and they would not say it treated them but just that they have had good results reported to them :? Whatever that means

Tessa · « **Reply #3 on:** January 22, 2008, 21:37 »

If they do have worms, it is still safe to eat their eggs?

Foxy · « **Reply #4 on:** January 22, 2008, 21:39 »

there are natural preventatives, Apple Cider Vinegar is a good one-available from animal feed stores.You can also add crushed garlic for all round condition. Free range hens are more likely to become infected than pen/shed reared birds with worms-as they are more exposed to the worm eggs in earthworms and beetles.
There is a product called "Vermex" which is an organic formulation.
Look at this link for more detailed info. Personally I like to use flubenvet if there is evidence of worms-as a high worm count can adversely affect a birds health.

http://www.chat.allotment-garden.org/viewtopic.php?t=4348

Hope this helps!

Foxy · « **Reply #5 on:** January 22, 2008, 21:41 »

ha ha I think we all posted a reply at once!

Aren't we a helpful bunch!

richyrich7 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 22, 2008, 21:51 »

Quote from: "Foxy"

ha ha I think we all posted a reply at once!
Aren't we a helpful bunch!

yep we sure are

Quote from: "Tessa"

If they do have worms, it is still safe to eat their eggs?

Not 100% sure on that one I think so I'm sure they don't migrate into the eggs, BUT wait for one of our more experienced poultry keepers answer

richyrich7 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 22, 2008, 22:28 »

I've just PM'd some one for you and the verdict is yes the eggs will be fine.

Remember with some treatments you can't eat the eggs while the hens are being treated. Also if you suspect your hens may have worms be extra careful with your own biosecurity !

Thanks to GrannieAnnie

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