Gizzard Worms in Geese?

[goosegirl6]

I read in my waterfowl book that geese do not get intestinal worms like chickens do, but that they get Gizzard Worms, which can be harmful. Is this true? How can I prevent worms in my goslings?

 

[AmishThunder]

Geese can get Gizzard worms and I would worm with Valbazen sheep wormer once they are mature. It kills just about every kind of worm they can get.

 

[livininbrazil]

I read in my waterfowl book that geese do not get intestinal worms like chickens do, but that they get Gizzard Worms, which can be harmful. Is this true? How can I prevent worms in my goslings?

Geese are quite tough, not prone to a lot of diseases and things that chicken tend to get. But gizzard worm can kill them, so it´s good be on top of it. It depends on your land. If it´s clean, not had many birds on it before, then chances are you don´t have a huge risk yet of them getting too many problems. An area that´s quite bird-intensive will be more likely to foster worm problems. I worm mine twice a year, as my ducks go out of my property and may well pick up worms from the other birds about, so they all get done here.
Also, a lot of us put apple Cider Vinegar in their water, as it apparently creates an unfriendly environment inside the birds for the worms, so can help to keep numbers down.

 

[goosegirl6]

Thanks, guys! My geese are kept where there are no other waterfowl and I have only had chickens before, so it probably wont be a problem. I will give them apple cider vinegar and ask some locals if its a problem.

 

[Oatbucket]

How much Valbazen do you give to a goose?

 

[RolandnDeb]

How much ACV to put in a gallon of water?

 

[Miss Lydia]

How much ACV to put in a gallon of water?

1Tab to 1 gal of water.

 

[RolandnDeb]

Thanks!

 

[RolandnDeb]

Should I give it to them every day?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Should I give it to them every day?

I usually give it to mine a couple times a week. It won't kill internal parasites I use ACV only as a tonic for my flock and myself. so once your geese get grown you should worm in late fall before breeding season starts.