Ejc Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 We have 6 chooks that we've had a few months now, so they realy need routine worming - and I was wondering if you had any recomendations, we used to use Vermex, but would prefer to buy local (Cerizay dept 79) if possible. They already have ACV & garlic as a supplement. Thanks for any suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracteurtom Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Ee EJC, those chooks are well looked after ! I know its common practise in the UK to worm chickens, but no so in France it would seem. I have an ever expanding collection of chickens (and 12 turkeys are due in 2 weeks !) and I asked a local farmer about worming - vermifuge - and he (and his wife) looked at me as though I had two heads - don't waste your money lad was the translation, barmy anglais!I'm sure your local vet will be able to best advise you what to do. Let me know how you get on as I'm still not sure that sans vermifuge is the correct approach, particularly with dogs and kids around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ejc Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 Thanks - maybe I'll just get some sent though from the UK, irritatingly I had some before we moved and somehow the darn thing got lost during the move. I was looked at as though I was mad when I asked at the local agricultural supplier about wormers, but there again our girls are pets as much as egg producers..... thing is I know with alot of wormers there is a withdrwel period, so don't want to use anything I don't know enough about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 In the UK, the majority of growers' mashes contain wormers by default. I don't know if that's true here - although probably not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 [quote user="Ejc"]We have 6 chooks that we've had a few months now, so they realy need routine worming - and I was wondering if you had any recomendations, we used to use Vermex, but would prefer to buy local (Cerizay dept 79) if possible. They already have ACV & garlic as a supplement. Thanks for any suggestions[/quote]Your local pharmacy will probably sell what you think you need.Johnnot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suze01 Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 [quote user="Iceni"]Your local pharmacy will probably sell what you think you need.Johnnot[/quote]Check the pack carefully though - my pharmacy sold me a wormer for chickens that were strictly NOT for poules pondeuses, not even a withdrawal period of eating the eggs, it was mainly for pre-slaughter worming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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