It's not quite as bad as you may think!
In fact, I rather enjoy deworming my chickens.
Just as much as I do deworming my sheep!
You see...
I use PUMPKINS!
The seeds from pumpkins are a natural dewormer.
The chickens (and the sheep) LOVE them!
I actually plant a large pumpkin patch
JUST for the sheep and chickens.
Then again, I also plant a bunch of tomato plants just for the chickens!
Which they seem to appreciate VERY much!
sigh!
A shepherdess/chicken farmer's work is never done...
Nancy, another wonderful tip from you. I had no idea and I love it. I am going to buy my little ones some pumpkins to eat now. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteAmy at Verde Farm
I've heard that fresh pine needles are a natural dewormer for goats. Mine get plenty, and their fecals come back clean, but I don't know if there's a connection. What do you think?
ReplyDeleteTerry at hencam.com
I've read that pine needles are good for repelling external parasites but not heard of using them for internal ones. I guess it does seem logical...
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone else know about this?
I had read that before and am glad to see you verifying it.
ReplyDeleteWe will definitely plant pumpkins for our animals when we have some. :)
I give our chickens pumpkins too. Never heard of pine needles being used as wormers. Sounds good. You have the cutest chickens!
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