Our Monthly Herbal Goat Wormer (What We Use on Our Farm)

Over time, managing parasites has become a regular part of caring for our goats. It’s not something you think much about in the beginning, but you quickly learn how important it is to stay ahead of it.

Along with pasture management and working with our vet, we’ve also found a simple herbal blend that we use monthly as part of our routine.

This is something we’ve used in the past and have recently started back up again with our Mini Nubians. It’s easy to prepare, and once you get into the rhythm of it, it becomes just another part of caring for the herd.

Our Monthly Herbal Wormer Blend

Dosing:
Adults receive 1 tablespoon per goat per day for 3 days in a row (we typically do Friday through Sunday once per month)

Formula (makes about 2 cups):
1 cup garlic
½ cup ground pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
½ cup fennel (ground)
½ cup thyme
½ cup black walnut hull powder
¼ cup wormwood powder
¼ cup cinnamon
Optional: ¼ cup oregano

How We Prepare It

Mix all of the dry herbs together thoroughly.

Add oats as a binder, then mix in molasses and a small amount of water until it forms a thick dough.

Roll the mixture into golf-ball sized portions and freeze them for easy storage and use later.

How We Feed It

One golf-ball sized portion equals roughly 1 tablespoon, which is one dose.

We give each goat one ball per day for 3 days in a row.

Because they’re pre-made and frozen, it makes it easy to stay consistent without having to mix something fresh each time.

How It Fits Into Our Routine

This blend is just one part of how we manage parasites on our farm. We also pay close attention to pasture conditions, grazing height, and overall goat health.

We work with our vet and run fecal testing to understand what we’re dealing with rather than guessing.

For us, it’s about layering a few simple practices together and staying consistent over time.

Just to note, this is something we use on our own farm based on experience. We’re not veterinarians, and this isn’t meant to replace proper veterinary care—just an additional support we’ve found helpful over the years.

Keeping Things Simple

Like most things in farm life, it’s not about doing one big thing perfectly—it’s about doing the small things consistently.

This blend is one of those small habits that fits into our monthly routine and helps us stay ahead rather than playing catch-up.

That same mindset carries into everything we do here at ChickenMash Farm—whether it’s caring for our animals, making something by hand, or sharing pieces that feel like they’ve been part of a story long before they reached your home.