-xJuliex- Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Hi this is my 4th day of giving flubenvet to my girls, they have been so good having the grpaes...until today!! I'm really worried now becuase Vala grabbed Mindy's grape out of my hand and now she has had 2 doses! What should i do? Will it harm her? Im so angry at her...there was nothing i could do...i tried pulling it back but she ate it so quickly Julie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Don't worry about it. She will be fine. For Gapeworm (nasty things) the dose is double as I understand it anyway. Carry on with the normal dosage tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I've had a couple of snatch and grab incidents with flubenvet worming, dont worry - no ill effects here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-xJuliex- Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 Thankyou! I was so worried! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NClaire Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I read that you can't overdose on Flubenvet anyway. But if you gave a big overdose (not just 2 doses) or medicate for longer then you might withdraw the eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I had a look to see what the 'overdose' amount was as I was afraid of the same problem with one hen stealing another's medicated grape. I found a scientific paper that said they had given over 625 mg/kg of bird with no ill effects ...I worked out that it was around 10 times the recommended dose, so no worries about double dosing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I did the grapes method this time but am going to mix it in with their food next time as I'm sure it will be less stressful than trying to make sure each chicken has a grape with it on. My 8 girls turn into evil monsters when they see grapes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 (edited) This is why I always add it to the pellets, as with the grape method I would end up with 2 overdosed hens and several not treated. Edited July 11, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joybelle Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I find the grape method difficult so I am going to put it in with their food. I`ve got seven hens so how much would I mix in the pellets each day? Regards joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Ridiculously small amounts! 1 teaspoonful per 4kg Pellets. I weigh the pellets and keep the medicated ones in a plastic box in the metal bin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I've overdosed using the grape method too . Fingers crossed, I've got the knack now - it's going successfully this week (although I only have 3 hens!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I too overdosed them with the grape method but I got the hang of it by the end of the week I think I will try it again when they need worming again. How long do you leave between treatments Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I do it every 3 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
