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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: Womble on January 18, 2010, 12:21:13 pm

Title: How often to worm?
Post by: Womble on January 18, 2010, 12:21:13 pm

I've gotten hold of a small 60g pack of Flubenvet wormer, and whilst the instructions are very detailed on the dosage required, I can't find anything on how often the birds should be treated?

This is a precautionary measure, as we've seen no sign of worms. However, our birds are kept in a permanent run, so are on the same ground the whole time unfortunately.

Any idea how often we should repeat the treatment? 

Cheers!

Title: Re: How often to worm?
Post by: Rosemary on January 18, 2010, 06:03:07 pm

We used to do ours twice a year, spring and autumn.

Title: Re: How often to worm?
Post by: doganjo on January 18, 2010, 07:53:56 pm

Rosemary, yours are free range - I have the same as Womble - mine are in a fixed run - should we worm more frequently?  How long after dosing with Flubenvet have you to withhold the eggs from sale?

Title: Re: How often to worm?
Post by: Womble on January 18, 2010, 08:29:56 pm

Annie - according to the blurb there is no egg withdrawal period.  We had planned to do ours over Christmas anyway, when they weren't laying. However, it was so cold that we were supplementing their diet with pasta and corn to help them keep warm...... and it seems the attention has brought them all back into lay again!! ::)

A 60g pack will last us an age with only four birds to treat - let me know if you want to share!

Title: Re: How often to worm?
Post by: doganjo on January 18, 2010, 08:55:03 pm

Thanks, Womble, but I got distracted by a very lively puppy and bought some - it was only just under £14  and I have 9 chooks, and 4 ducks and aim to get more in the Spring, so I'll probably need it.  I bought some poultry spice as well as I've been meaning to do that fro a while.  I asked about the egg withdrawal because it says this on the website -

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Animal Medicines can supply Flubenvet only if: the medicated feed is mixed at the house where the birds are kept and those birds and their eggs are not reared for sale or supply for consumption off the premises

Title: Re: How often to worm?
Post by: doganjo on January 18, 2010, 08:59:38 pm

I still have difficulty getting into my chicken shed (well the duck shed actually where the ex batts decided to live) so I can't check if there are eggs.  Any that are there must be only about 3 weeks at the most.  ouch pup biting my ear.  only way I can get anything done is have him on my knee but he squiggles.   ;) ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: How often to worm?
Post by: Womble on January 18, 2010, 11:08:36 pm

Yes, I read something like that, but I think it's to do with ensuring you get the correct dose, rather than anything else.  Does anyone know if there are any side-effects with Flubenvet? (for the birds, rather than the egg-eaters!).

Oh, and Annie - I know what you mean - I had a puppy squiggle on my lap once too  ;)

Title: Re: How often to worm?
Post by: Rosemary on January 19, 2010, 03:00:45 pm

I've never noticed any side effects when we've used it.