[Louise Gaunt]

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!)

[Caroline1]

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

[waterbuffalofarmer]

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

[ricardodba]

hi,

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

Cheers.

[Louise Gaunt]

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.

[farmers wife]

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

[ricardodba]

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

[farmers wife]

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.

[Louise Gaunt]

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!

[waterbuffalofarmer]

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

[ricardodba]

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

Thanks.

[fsmnutter]

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