I get asked a lot about what dewormers I use on my goats, and if there isn't a homemade deworming recipe. And, ta da! I actually do use a homemade dewormer that I love, so I thought I would share the recipe here for y'all. (and note: this recipe is not of my own making; the original writer of the recipe is Debbie Osborne.)
Herbal Goat Dewormer:
1 cup dry mustard seed powder.
Herbal Goat Dewormer:
1 cup dry mustard seed powder.
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| Dry mustard seed powder. |
2 cups cut Thyme leaf.
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| Thyme leaf |
2 cups wormwood.*
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| Wormwood |
1 cup Black Walnut hull.*
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| Black Walnut hull |
2 cups chopped Sage leaf.
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| Chopped Sage leaf |
1 cup Minced Garlic.*
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| Minced Garlic |
2 cups Rosemary leaf.
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| Rosemary leaf |
1/2 cup chopped cloves.
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| Cloves |
1 cup Psyllium Seed powder.
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| Psyllium Seed powder |
2 cups Diatomaceous Earth (D.E.)*
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| Diatomaceous Earth |
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together and store in a glass jar. Keep in a cool, dark place.
You'll notice that some of the herbs have been marked with an asterisk (*), these are the most crucial ingredients, and if you're in a pinch you can make a cheater version of this dewormer with only the herbs that have been marked.
Dosages:
Sprinkle the mixture over their feed 2x's daily for seven (7) days straight.
A mature, standard sized goat needs 1 Tablespoon 2x's a day (so 2 TBSP per day).
Dwarf breeds need 1/2 Tablespoon 2x's a day (so 1 TBSP per day).
Standard sized kids receive the same amount as Dwarf breeds, and Dwarf kids should get roughly 1/3 to 1/2 the adult Dwarf amount.
If you find that your animals absolutely refuse to eat the mixture try mixing it with some brown sugar; that usually helps matters!
What's really nice is that this recipe can also be used for other animals: sheep, cattle, horses, camelids... But PLEASE NOTE: if you use this recipe for horses, you MUST take the Black Walnut powder out, as horses are sensitive to it.
You'll also notice that the ingredients are all highlighted. Clicking the links will take you directly to one of my favorite websites that I order bulk herbs from. :)
Do you have a favorite herbal recipe that you use on your livestock?
If you find that your animals absolutely refuse to eat the mixture try mixing it with some brown sugar; that usually helps matters!
What's really nice is that this recipe can also be used for other animals: sheep, cattle, horses, camelids... But PLEASE NOTE: if you use this recipe for horses, you MUST take the Black Walnut powder out, as horses are sensitive to it.
You'll also notice that the ingredients are all highlighted. Clicking the links will take you directly to one of my favorite websites that I order bulk herbs from. :)
Do you have a favorite herbal recipe that you use on your livestock?
*All photos are courtesy of Bulk Herb Store.*
9 comments:
This is a great wormer recipe for non-pregnant goats. But, please use caution with some of these ingredients for pregnant does. The Wormwood, Cloves, and Thyme can and do cause a doe to abort their babies. I know this from experience.
Do you know if it would be ok with chickens and rabbits?
Good advice Brenda; I meant to post that this recipe wasn't good for preggo does, but it seem that I forgot to put that in somewhere...
However, I do think Thyme is safe for pregnant animals in small amounts. I use a pregnancy booster on my does and it has thyme in it.
Jazkabor, yes it is safe for rabbits (I have no idea on dosages though...) but I'm not sure how one would give it to chickens. I expect that if you could somehow convince them to eat it, it would be fine.
I give my chickens minced garlic, fresh pumpkin seeds and dandelion greens for worms. At least once a month. In the summer, I add organic Apple cider vinegar with the "mother" (brand name-Bragg) to their plastic fonts. Don't use it with metal as it will leach and corrode into the water.
Heather in PA
Thanks so much for the herbal wormer recipe. We have chickens and llamas and we're adding goats soon. Note: Black Walnut Hull should not be used for equine or camelids (llamas). It will cause founder.
^Actually, the black walnut can cause death in equines.
What about giving it to dogs/puppies?
^ I don't think I would give this particular recipe to canines... Simply because I am not positive about the effects some of the herbs may have on a dog, which is a carnivore, versus an herbivore which this recipe was created for.
If you're looking for an herbal deworming recipe for canines, I would highly recommend Juliette De Bairacli Levy's book: http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Herbal-Handbook-Dog-Cat/dp/0571161154/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1366642273&sr=1-1&keywords=juliette+de+bairacli+levy
I own this book, and love it!
How long should this be administered? Or is it something you need to give them everyday?
I was looking into buying "Molly's" formula from Fiasco, but thought I would try making it myself. Hers you only give for 3 days every 6-8 weeks. Is this the same?
Thanks! I love making my own ... Everything! If possible!
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