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Hi chicken keepers, I've noticed one of my girls has worms in her droppings. I put cider apple vinegar in their water and went out and bought Vermx herbal remedy. It doesn't say that it's for worms though. I googled this and apparently they're not allowed to as it's herbal and organic? Poultry forums are suggesting I get some chemical remedy from the vets, but can't at their eggs while I am treating them. I don't really want to start using chemicals on them, and have put my faith (and cash!) into the the herbal one which goes into their water for 3 days a month. Am I doing the right thing or do you suggest chemicals?
If only chemicals will help them, then of course I will go and get them some. But if herbal remedies work just as well then I'd like to stick to that.
I just want them to be happy and healthy!
Also, do you recommend stopping giving them slugs and snails, as this it seems, is a common cause of them getting the worms in the first place? They do love them though! It's like wacky races in there when I throw them in!
If only chemicals will help them, then of course I will go and get them some. But if herbal remedies work just as well then I'd like to stick to that.
I just want them to be happy and healthy!
Also, do you recommend stopping giving them slugs and snails, as this it seems, is a common cause of them getting the worms in the first place? They do love them though! It's like wacky races in there when I throw them in!
No slugs or snails Scarlet? I only started giving them them as others on here said it's how they deal with their slug and snail problem! I don't like giving them any worms I find, as I feel sorry for the worms even though I know the chickens love them!
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