quickcluck Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Hi guys, dont know if i'm putting this in the right place, but will have a go... Which is best the verm-x or flubenvet??? Chooks not here yet, but dont want to be caught out.... they should come wormed though shouldn't they??? Also what should I get as a sort of first aid kit? The Purple spray?? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Take a look here for some good advice about worming. Flubenvet is the wormer of choice for most of the chook keepers on the forum. http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4619 As for a first aid kit the list could be endless! Avipro - a probiotic powder is good if they have tummy troubles as is Bokashi Bran Bach Rescue Remedy is great to add to their water if they have had a fright or are feeling a little off colour Davinova C is a calcium supplement which can help improve shell hardness and aid in preventing soft eggs Im sure others can make a few of their own suggestions too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Vermx is a preventative herbal wormer, but if they will be kept on the same ground, then I would recommend Flubenvet as that will zap any worms!! I wouldn't worry too much about a first aid kit just yet. Citricidal is good for general sniffles/colds, but get anything if/when you need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Purple spray is very useful for disguising and giving a bit of antiseptic protection to wounds. I would add it to my list, along with Emma's suggestions, plus Citricidal for colds etc. Limestone flour for soft eggs too. Red mite Powder....it smells lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 i've got the diamon earth, will I need red mite powder also??? Will look out for the other stuff in horsie shops when I am out and about, although there are not too many where I am... exactly what the internet is for!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I've got both Diatom and Red Mite powder . I think (I may be wrong ) that Diatom is for preventing red mite and Red Mite powder is for prevention but also treating them if they get red mite. I brush Diatom round the roosting bars and sprinkle Red Mite powder into the nestbox (it does smell lovely, Egluntine's right!). Occasionally I give the girls a dusting under their armpits and botties! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
