Our
critters are important to me, so I like to protect their health as best as I
can. I’m learning about worming without
harmful chemicals. While, I’ve much more
to learn, I like to share what I do know so that others don’t have to spend so
much time researching, planning etc.
I’ve been buying a wonderful product for worming, but have wanted to make
my own in order to save money. Plus, I
like the adventure of learning and concocting.
Let me begin
by saying that it is normal for almost all animals to carry internal
microscopic creatures. When in balance, the
host and the parasite can live in harmony with one another. However, as a result of poor dietary habits,
improper hygiene, poor pasture management etc., the host can develop an
internal environment that breeds an over population of internal parasite. When this happens, the parasites begin to
consume more nutrients than the host can relinquish without suffering
nutritional deficit. Something must be
done! The host could die, or at the
least, suffer unpleasant health problems.
However, we have a
big problem when it comes to commercial
wormers!
Like most herbicides and insecticides, our world is becoming more and
more resistant to the chemicals available to destroy parasites. The harder we work at developing new
chemicals, the stronger the strains of parasites become. Not only that, these chemical wormers are
becoming more and more hazardous to the health of our livestock. The key, I believe, is in prevention. We must work at developing an internal
environment in our livestock that the nasty critters have no desire to live in.
To accomplish this, we need a product that:
- does
not have adverse affects on the animal as a result of harsh chemicals.
- builds,
not destroys the animal’s immune system.
- establishes
an internal environment in the animal that the parasite is adverse to.
- slowly,
but effectively kills the parasite without consequential toxicity due to a
build-up of dead parasites.
- promotes
expulsion of the parasites without developing diarrhea and nutritional
imbalance.
Using my research and the ingredients of other products as
my guide, I’ve developed two products that I believe meet the requirements
above and are cost effective. The two
formulas are given over an eight week period and the cycle is repeated
throughout the year. Remember this is
not a harsh chemical that literally blows the crap out of the parasites, causing
adverse effects on the animals and is repeated a few times a year. Instead, throughout the entire year these
ingredients will establish an environment that the freeloaders do not like
while causing gentle expulsion of the dead scroungers.
WORMWOOD/BLACK WALNUT WORMER FORMULA - #1
4 Cups Wormwood 4 Cups Garlic
1 cup Fennel seed powder 1 cup Diatomaceous Earth
1 cup *Black Walnut
powder (* NOT FOR HORSES)
DO NOT USE DURING PREGNANCY
Use right before breeding and
resume day after delivery.
During pregnancy substitute
with Formula #2 for 3 consecutive days
Administration: Given
for three consecutive days of week one
Dosage:
Goat: 1 tbsp…………..Kids under 2
months: ½ TBSP
Sheep: 2 tsp Llamas: 2-3 tsp Alpaca: 1-2 tsp
Cattle 3-4 Tbsp Horses: 2-3 TBSP
Dogs: ½ to 1 tsp Cats: ¼ tsp
Pigs: 2-3 tsp Chickens 1 Tbsp to 6 chickens
**Horses: (*Carefully mix and mark container without Black Walnut)
WORMER FORMULA - #2
4 Cups Mugwort 4 Cups Garlic 4 Cup Pumpkin Seeds
1 Cup Fennel seed powder 1 Cup Diatomaceous Earth
1 Cup Thyme 1 Cup Hyssop
Pregnancy Safe: Substitute for FORMULA #1 during
Pregnancy!
Administration: Given
one time weekly for seven weeks.
Dosage:
Goat: 1 tbsp…………..Kids under 2
months: ½ TBSP
Sheep: 2 tsp Llamas: 2-3 tsp Alpaca: 1-2 tsp
Cattle 3-4 Tbsp Horses: 2-3 TBSP
Dogs: ½ to 1 tsp Cats: ¼ tsp
Pigs: 2-3 tsp Chickens 1 Tbsp to 6 chickens
For the babies, administer a three day dose of Formula #2
beginning at 4 weeks of age, repeat every 3 weeks until they are 6 months
old. At that time, start them on the 8
week cycle. You may have to add water to
the product and use a syringe to drench them if they are not interested in
eating the wormer. If diarrhea develops,
immediately administer Formula #1 for three consecutive days.
In order to make the product more palatable, I mix it with
black strap molasses. Not only do the
animals love it, the molasses adds nutritional value that helps to build their
health. What a treat! A few gulps of apple cider vinegar splashed
in their water is an additional way to establish the internal environment that
we’re seeking in our animals. All of this
may sound like a lot of additional work, but once you get into the routine, it
goes quickly and it gives you the necessary time to closely evaluate your
animals rather than rushing through chores simply for the sake of getting them
done. In my opinion, their health and the
blessings that they offer to us are worth every minute!
Whole-Heartedly,
Bonnie
Bonnie
Jaeckle
In Search
of the Whole-Hearted Life
Diagonal
Progress
505
Jefferson St.
Diagonal,
IA 50845
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