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07/17/16

Squirmy Wormy: A Natural Wormer for Goats

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You may have heard all sorts of talk about rotating wormers and wormers loosing effectiveness over time. You may also be concerned about withdrawal times and chemicals leaching into the goat’s milk and/or meat. Wouldn’t it be awesome if you didn’t have to worry about that? A natural herbal wormer might be just what you’re looking for.

You may have heard all sorts of talk about rotating wormers and wormers loosing effectiveness over time. What if you didn't have to worry about that anymore

Signs of a High Worm Load

An easy way to spot a high worm load is to take a peek at your goat’s gums and/or eyelids. Paleness is a sign of distress that is often attributed to worms. Other signs to looks out for include a dull or fluffed coat, listlessness, clumpy stools or diarrhea, low milk production, and lack of appetite.

Did you know that you can do a fecal float test at home? Get the directions here. 

Why We Prefer Natural Remedies

This is just my opinion, but the way I see it, chemical wormers are essentially just poisons. You’re poisoning the parasites and hopefully not poisoning your goat (and it’s a finer line than you might think). You have to be especially careful when worming a sick goat because its resistance is already weakened. Chemical wormers have to be rotated regularly or the parasites will begin to build up a tolerance to the chemical. What a pain in the butt.

I also prefer a holistic and natural approach because we drink the milk from our does and the idea of chemical residue in my cereal really freaks me out. That is, after all, why I homestead; to avoid chemicals hiding in my food.

You may have heard all sorts of talk about rotating wormers/wormers loosing effectiveness over time. What if you didn't have to worry about that anymore?

Our Natural Wormer Routine

Squirmy Wormy, an herb goat treat created by yours truly, is comprised of several traditional herbs used to discourage and/or kill pesky parasites from seeking residence in their host’s digestive tract and to help the body destroy parasite eggs it comes in contact with. Because it does not build up in the system it needs to given regularly. That’s okay with me.

As soon as they are on grains, our kids are fed Squirmy Wormy 5 days in a row (twice per day) and then once weekly. For my Nigerian Dwarf goats I give one treat every Wednesday (Wormer Wednesday so I can remember). We do the five days of Squirmy Wormy treats in a row (twice per day) when we add a new goat to the homestead, the days following a does delivery, and if the goat seems to be losing a bit of weight. 

If you’re interested in other herbal blends we use to supplement our herd holistically, be sure to check out…

  • Milk Money for Lactation Support
  • Funk Fixer for Nutritional Boost
  • Mineral Mojo for Natural Selenium & Copper Support

You may have heard all sorts of talk about rotating wormers and wormers loosing effectiveness over time. What if you didn't have to worry about that anymore

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  1. Michelle says

    October 4, 2019 at 10:20 am

    Does this wormer treat cover lungworms? and if not what would you use?

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  2. Jackie says

    July 21, 2019 at 10:47 am

    Hi, new to your site. Loving it so far. Wondering approx how many squirmy wormy bites are in a bag. I’m unable to compute how much to buy, 8 oz doesn’t tell me anything. Plus they’re out of stock 😩

    Reply
  3. Lori says

    April 19, 2019 at 7:53 pm

    Can I use the squirmy wormy on my sheep

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  4. Donna says

    February 1, 2018 at 2:27 am

    Hi Jessica ,I’m confuse with all the different worms goats could have ,will this get rid of all types? I don’t like chemicals,,,I’ve been giving them a handful of worming pellets to each that a local mill uses on his goats ,but no sure if I like,it’s amazing how eone has own opinions and think theirs are right ways only! I just want to be good goat mom,mine are just pets ,no milking ,breeding

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  5. Anonymous says

    March 10, 2017 at 6:02 am

    I have a female Nigerian who seems to cough a lot. Should I be worried or what should I do? I’m new at this. I also think she is pregnant.

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    • Jessica Lane says

      March 10, 2017 at 9:48 pm

      Does she have a temperature? Is she eating well? Have you noticed any weight loss? Does the coughing seem to happen only when she’s active? Is it dry or productive? Sorry, that’s a lot of questions, but a cough can be related to so many things.

      Reply
  6. Shari says

    January 7, 2017 at 7:36 pm

    I’m interested in the squirmy wormy product. Is this good for sheep, cows and alpacas?

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    • Jessica Lane says

      January 18, 2017 at 8:20 pm

      Yes it is! Dosing is based on weight, so you’ll want to do a little math. The only treat I know can’t cross species is Mineral Mojo. It has copper which is dangerous to sheep and possibly other livestock that don’t suffer deficiencies.

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  1. Natural Wormers for Goats - Feather and Scale Farm says:
    November 7, 2019 at 10:01 am

    […] Natural dewormers are a good way to keep your goats parasite free, especially if you’re raising goats for meat or dairy products. They also keep the parasites in your herd from developing a resistance to chemical dewormers. Maintaining your goats on natural wormers and running regular fecal checks can be very effective. […]

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