Dewormer for Chickens

[danielle2003]

Hello, I was wondering at what age I should deworm my hens. What kind of wormer should I use, and how often do I give it to them? Thank you!
One other question, if my hens had worms, does it affect the eggs?

 

[OtherRaptor]

Hello, I was wondering at what age I should deworm my hens. What kind of wormer should I use, and how often do I give it to them? Thank you!
One other question, if my hens had worms, does it affect the eggs?

You only need to worm your hens if they get them. You can use Safeguard (for horses but you can use it for chickens), and you use a pea-sized amount. You only need to give it to them once. It doesn't affect their eggs either.

 

[danielle2003]

You only need to worm your hens if they get them. You can use Safeguard (for horses but you can use it for chickens), and you use a pea-sized amount. You only need to give it to them once. It doesn't affect their eggs either.

What are the signs of worms in chickens?

 

[OtherRaptor]

What are the signs of worms in chickens?

Worms in poop. Gapeworm symptoms are a chocking gesture. Worms in eggs too. You’ll know.

 

[rosemarythyme]

You should deworm them if you know you have worms. You do need to ID what you're treating as not all wormers are intended for use on all worms. Safeguard for goats works on roundworms, for example. Current recommended dosage is .23 ml per 1 lb of bodyweight for 3-5 consecutive days, then repeat 7-10 days later. There is an egg withdrawal period of 14 days though.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/worming-chickens—medicines-and-dosing-information.73369

 

[aart]

I was wondering at what age I should deworm my hens.

Rarley needed, especially in a dry climate such as yours.
Best not to treat chickens for anything unless you are sure they have it.
Fecal testing can be had at most vets, call around and ask.

Worms in poop. Gapeworm symptoms are a chocking gesture. Worms in eggs too. You’ll know.

There are only 2 worms you'll see in poops, large round worms and tape worm segments.

Gape worms are very rare in the US...'choking' can have many causes, don't jump to conclusions.

Even more rare for a worm to show up in a chicken egg.

 

[OtherRaptor]

Rarley needed, especially in a dry climate such as yours.
Best not to treat chickens for anything unless you are sure they have it.
Fecal testing can be had at most vets, call around and ask.


There are only 2 worms you'll see in poops, large round worms and tape worm segments.

Gape worms are very rare in the US...'choking' can have many causes, don't jump to conclusions.

Even more rare for a worm to show up in a chicken egg.

Okay. I was just repeating some of the things I had read. What are some more common symptoms?

 

[HiEverybirdy]

We had a lot of roundworm issues in our first year. Never seen a worm, but the flock tested positive twice in fecal tests several months apart. I brought their poop to the vet due to the following:

• Small amount of blood in poop
• Suspicious amount of watery or messy poops
• A fluffed up pullet sleeping on her feet, not eating or socializing, with green and yellow diarrhea

Other signs can be weight loss, slowed laying, pale combs...all of which can be caused by many other issues. Fecal analysis can be an excellent tool to quickly guide you to the right treatment so you don't overmedicate/treat the wrong thing. It's usually not expensive ($15-30), and many vets will agree to test chicken poop even if they don't treat birds.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

You only need to worm your hens if they get them. You can use Safeguard (for horses but you can use it for chickens), and you use a pea-sized amount. You only need to give it to them once. It doesn't affect their eggs either.

Blue Raptor strikes again!

Pea Size amount is not correct.
If the OP DID need to treat for worms, then using the correct dose for Fenbendazole (Safeguard) would be needed.
Fenbendazole is dosed by Weight, not by Peas
Dosing is 0.23ml per pound of weight given orally once a day for 5 days in a row. This will treat most worms that chicken have excluding Tapeworms.

Have a nice day!

 

[OtherRaptor]

Blue Raptor strikes again!

Pea Size amount is not correct.
If the OP DID need to treat for worms, then using the correct dose for Fenbendazole (Safeguard) would be needed.
Fenbendazole is dosed by Weight, not by Peas
Dosing is 0.23ml per pound of weight given orally once a day for 5 days in a row. This will treat most worms that chicken have excluding Tapeworms.

Have a nice day!

“To use the cream, gel, or lotion form of this medicine:

• Apply just enough medicine to very lightly cover the affected areas, and rub in gently but well. A pea-sized amount is enough to cover the whole face.
• You may need to use a moisturizer while you are using the lotion.”
• Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/tretinoin-topical-route/proper-use/drg-20066521.
• Pea-sized is an amount. Peas only come in one size.