chicken parasites made simple
An easy-to-follow mini-course for backyard chicken keepers covering how to recognize potential parasite problems, when testing or treatment may be appropriate, and practical ways to reduce parasite risks.
Wondering How to manage parasites in your chicken flock?
How do I know if my chickens have worms?
Should I routinely deworm my flock?
Do natural parasite remedies actually work?
When should I have my chickens tested for parasites?
With so much conflicting information available, it can be difficult to know what's best for your flock.
This mini-course helps you cut through the confusion, understand your options, and feel more confident making parasite-related decisions for your chickens.
What you’ll learn
Understand parasite risks: Explore common chicken parasites, how infections occur, and the factors that influence your flock's exposure.
Recognize potential problems: Learn what to watch for and when changes may warrant further investigation.
Make sense of parasite testing: Understand available testing options, when testing may be useful, and what results can and cannot tell you.
Evaluate treatment decisions: Learn how to approach treatment decisions using information about your birds, parasite findings, and management circumstances.
Reduce parasite risks: Identify practical prevention and management strategies you can incorporate into your routine.
BONUS: Natural Parasite Management
Explore common natural approaches, what scientific research says about their effectiveness, and how to evaluate whether a product is appropriate for your flock.
Your flock. your plan.
Throughout the course, you'll use printable worksheets to apply what you're learning directly to your own chickens.
Each step helps you think through your flock's parasite risks, monitoring, testing, treatment considerations, and prevention strategies.
By the end, you'll bring everything together into your own personalized parasite management plan.
These aren't just course activities. They're practical resources you can print, save, and revisit as your flock's needs change.
Printable worksheets and completed examples help guide you through creating your own flock's parasite management plan.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Go from feeling unsure about managing parasites in your chickens to having a practical, personalized plan you can confidently put into action.
Beginner-Friendly, Self-Paced Lessons & Activities: Learn how to recognize parasite concerns, understand testing options, make informed decisions, and reduce parasite risks in approximately 1–2 hours.
Step-by-Step Worksheets & Video Walkthroughs: Follow along with a completed example flock, then apply each step to your own chickens.
Your Own Personalized Parasite Management Plan: Finish the course with a practical, printable plan tailored to your flock, so you know what to watch for, when to consider testing, and how to approach management decisions.
3 Ready-to-Use Bonus Resources: Get a Flock Parasite Monitoring Log, Fecal Results Quick Guide, and Parasite Prevention Coop Checklist to help put your plan into practice.
BONUS MODULE – Natural Parasite Management: Learn what the science actually says about popular natural products and approaches.
Lifetime Course Access: Revisit the videos, worksheets, and resources whenever you need a refresher.
Direct Instructor Support: Have questions about the course material? Reach out to me directly for clarification.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
This course is designed for backyard chicken keepers who want a practical, science-based approach to managing parasites in their flocks.
This course is for you if you:
Are new to chicken keeping and want to understand parasite management.
Have kept chickens for years but want to refresh your knowledge.
Aren't sure when parasite testing or treatment might be necessary.
Feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice about deworming or natural products.
Want to make informed decisions about parasite management rather than relying on guesswork.
What this course isn't:
This course does not provide a one-size-fits-all deworming schedule, a prescribed natural product protocol, or individualized treatment recommendations.
Instead, you'll learn how to evaluate your flock's parasite risks, understand your options, and develop a practical management plan, including when veterinary guidance is appropriate.
meet your instructor
Carly Farmer, PhD
Applied Veterinary Parasitologist | Owner of Farmer Analytics
I'm an applied veterinary parasitologist, researcher, educator, farmer, chicken keeper, and mom of two!
Through Farmer Analytics, I provide parasite testing and hands-on education to help animal owners better understand the parasites affecting their animals and make informed management decisions.
My background includes research on plant-based approaches to parasite control, laboratory diagnostics, and sustainable parasite management. As both a scientist and an animal owner, I understand the importance of finding practical approaches that are grounded in evidence and realistic to implement.
I've also seen firsthand how confusing parasite management can become when advice is presented as a one-size-fits-all solution.
That's why I created this course: to make the science accessible and help chicken keepers develop a practical, individualized approach to managing parasites in their own flocks.
My goal isn't to tell you exactly what to do in every situation. It's to give you the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions.
READY TO FEEL MORE CONFIDENT ABOUT CHICKEN PARASITES?
Learn what to watch for, understand your testing options, and build a practical approach to parasite prevention that works for your flock.
$69
One-time purchase · Self-paced online course
frequently asked questions
do i need a microscope or other equipment?
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No. This course teaches parasite management and how to understand testing options, not how to perform fecal egg counts yourself.
Will you tell me which dewormer or natural product to use?
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This course will help you understand how to approach treatment decisions, including what scientific research says about common natural products. It does not provide specific medication recommendations or a one-size-fits-all deworming protocol, as treatment decisions should be based on your flock's individual circumstances.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
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Yes! This mini-course is ideal for beginners who want to understand chicken parasites, as well as experienced chicken keepers looking to refresh their knowledge and make more informed decisions for their flock.
How long does the course take, and Can I complete it at my own pace?
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The course takes approximately 1–2 hours to complete, including short video lessons and practical worksheets to help you build your own parasite management plan.
It's completely self-paced, so you can stop and pick up where you left off whenever it's convenient. You'll also have lifetime access to revisit the lessons and resources whenever you need a refresher.
TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF CHICKEN PARASITES
Get the knowledge and practical tools to make more informed parasite management decisions for your flock.