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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: Louise Gaunt on October 30, 2015, 12:04:00 pm

Title: Flubenvet1%
Post by: Louise Gaunt on October 30, 2015, 12:04:00 pm

hi all, not sure if you knew, but for those who use the 1% flubenvet powder, it seems to be available again. I just ordered some from viovet, price has risen a bit, currently £23 and some pennies, (can't remember how many but less than £24.00!)

Title: Re: Flubenvet1%
Post by: Caroline1 on October 30, 2015, 01:34:37 pm

Yep, my vets has it in stock again so have just ordered as well

Title: Re: Flubenvet1%
Post by: waterbuffalofarmer on October 30, 2015, 06:01:40 pm

Right I will go and order some. Thanks for that guys :)

Title: Re: Flubenvet1%
Post by: ricardodba on November 01, 2015, 09:10:25 pm

hi,

sorry if im been a bit of a McThicky here :yum: ...should i get some?

Cheers.

Title: Re: Flubenvet1%
Post by: Louise Gaunt on November 01, 2015, 10:23:49 pm

If you have hens, regular worming is advisable. Flubenvet is the current recommended wormer, and can either be administered as an additive to feed, using 1% powder, or you can buy premedicated food As I only have a very small flock, it is more economical for me to use powder that I add to feed. I hope this will help you decide if you need to purchase Flubenvet for your poultry welfare.

Title: Re: Flubenvet1%
Post by: farmers wife on November 02, 2015, 02:55:21 pm

I used a pig wormer and added it to the water - have no idea if it worked. No withdrawal

Title: Re: Flubenvet1%
Post by: ricardodba on November 02, 2015, 04:57:43 pm

Quote from: Louise Gaunt on November 01, 2015, 10:23:49 pm

If you have hens, regular worming is advisable. Flubenvet is the current recommended wormer, and can either be administered as an additive to feed, using 1% powder, or you can buy premedicated food As I only have a very small flock, it is more economical for me to use powder that I add to feed. I hope this will help you decide if you need to purchase Flubenvet for your poultry welfare.

Should i still worm even if free range?...and how often?...and where can i get this powder?

Thanks again

Title: Re: Flubenvet1%
Post by: farmers wife on November 02, 2015, 05:02:59 pm

the summer is the right time of year - twice a year.  I never used to worm when we had 6 wondering around but now I have a large flock on grass.  If you can see evidence of worms or poor condition then I wouldnt worry too much.

Title: Re: Flubenvet1%
Post by: Louise Gaunt on November 02, 2015, 05:22:10 pm

I worm twice a year, and most recent purchase was from Viovet, but there are several websites that sell,it, or you can get it from your vet. Hope that helps!

Title: Re: Flubenvet1%
Post by: waterbuffalofarmer on November 02, 2015, 06:29:50 pm

Can I just ask..... I am pretty sure there is a withdrawal period on this but not sure for how long?

Title: Re: Flubenvet1%
Post by: ricardodba on November 02, 2015, 07:27:14 pm

is it safe to eat the hens eggs whilst they are on Flubenvet?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Flubenvet1%
Post by: fsmnutter on November 02, 2015, 07:59:03 pm

Zero day egg withdrawal so safe to eat while treating.
Free range chickens are far more likely to pick up worms than chickens that were raised indoors their entire lives as they will be exposed to worm eggs in the environment.
Usually worth worming free range birds at least once or twice a year. Through winter there should be fewer worm eggs surviving, so one option is to worm in autumn to reduce the worms living in the chickens overwinter. They are also generally low in immune system etc while going through mount so may be more likely to feel effects of worms.
Hope that helps