alih Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Custard is still not right and this morning has been yawning and shaking her head which makes me wonder if she has gapeworm. They are day 4 into a course of flubenvet. will that get rid of gapeworm if it is that and how long does it take for them to show signs of recovery? advice as always very welcome, thank you in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I have no experience with gapeworm, but I read on here quite recently that you should double the dose of wormer for this worm. I take this to mean twice the amount for 7 days. Hope it works soon for you. Tessa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 If they have gapeworm, they need a double dose of flubenvet, and there is a egg withdrawal period, during the course and for a week after. They can shake their heads fro reasons other than gapeworm. Earmites, or an ear infection can also cause that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 thanks guys - how do I check for earmites?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 They are too small to see with the naked eye....it is one for the vet. Ivermectin **not licenced for poultry in the UK** is what is often prescribed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 thanks Egluntine - i will keep an eye as she seems to have stopped shaking now and see how she is later today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julia55 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I'm sure this has been asked before, and answered but where do you recommend buying flubentvet online. It does seem expensive so obviously the cheaper I can find it the better. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Best to google it and compare prices, as they change from site to site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Thisis where I got mine. There's so much of it, it may be worth trying to share it with a few others if you can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 In addition to the other advice here, have you checked her crop? I thought one of my hens had gapeworm because of the extreme neck movements, but it turned out she had an impacted crop. I double dosed with Flubenvet. I was reluctant to throw away all the eggs so I used them in cakes, custards etc where the Flubenvet would be very diluted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 yes have checked her crop - her mate had a crop problem a couple of weeks ago so was on high alert for that. Thanks guys. Have upped the flubenvet and today she seems much more normal - eating and drinking and moving about rather than sleeping and lying down. I reckon it was worms and the flubenvet has kicked in. No eggs for 4 days but she is cramming her face with pellets as I speak so fingers crossed back to normal soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 That sounds good! I'm pleased for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
