28/06/2026
🐔 MYTH MONDAY 🐔
Should I use worming feed all the time to prevent poultry worms?
❌ MYTH: If I use worming feed all year round, my chickens won't ever get worms.
✅ FACT: Worming feeds are carefully formulated to ensure your birds receive the correct dose of wormer. That's why they're designed to:
✔️ Be fed for a set treatment period, not all year round.
✔️ Be your birds' main feed during the treatment period.
If worming feed is mixed with regular feed, your birds may not receive enough wormer for the treatment to work properly. Likewise, using worming feed 24/7 may contribute to worms becoming resistant.
For the best results:
✔️ Feed the worming ration as your birds' only feed for the recommended treatment period.
✔️ Follow the directions on the bag, including how much to feed and for how long.
✔️ Once treatment is complete, return your birds to their normal feed until their next scheduled worming treatment.
Worms aren't always easy to spot. Changes such as fewer or smaller eggs, pale yolks or poor shell quality can all be signs your birds may have a worm burden.
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