RebeccaL Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 I’m currently worming my five hens with Verm-X and adding apple cider vinegar to their water as I spotted a roundworm in one of their poos. Can anyone with experience clarify if it’s ok to still eat the eggs? I imagine so as I wouldn’t know they had worms if I hadn’t seen one, so could be in blissful ignorance. Google is giving conflicting advice!! Not helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Egg withdrawal normally only applies to the wormer getting into the egg, not the worm itself. But Verm-X isn’t my (or any on here I think) first choice for a wormer. It’s just a herbal mix that only makes the gut less inviting to worms, but probably won’t kill them. If you have worms in their poos, you most likely have a big worm burden and worming with Flubenvet or ivermectin/iverquantel is probably needed. You can get flubenvet online or in chicken feed shops. If you want to treat with ivermectin/iverquantel, I would consult your vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeccaL Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 This is really helpful, thank you. I will get Flubenvet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Marriage’s sell medicated pellets that are already treated with Flubenvet. You feed this for about a week and with heavy worm burden, you can repeat after a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeccaL Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 I’ve had a look online and seen those- such a great idea as otherwise you never know who has eaten what! I’ve ordered some. Many thanks for your advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Cat tails said: Marriage’s sell medicated pellets that are already treated with Flubenvet. You feed this for about a week and with heavy worm burden, you can repeat after a few days. If you're not sure about the scale of the infestation, then worm once for 7 days, leave 3 weeks, then worm for another 7 days. I would support their gut flora with something like Herbal Gut Conditioner and then send off for a faecal worm egg count (Westgate labs) after you've done both sessions. It's best to keep on top of it with regular testing/worming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeccaL Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Thanks. I’ve never had this issue before (that I’ve been aware of) but these are rescue hens so perhaps that’s why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 All birds will need worming unless they are kept in a bio-secure environment - the absence (or presence) of worms in their dropping is no indication of whether there are worms present in the gut. You will need a regular programme of testing/worming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
