Jewels Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I know this is going to sound daft, but have read on the forum about Diatom, is it the same as the Redmite Power I have brought? Haven't got a dustbath yet, but going got an old washing up bowl to use, going to fill it with soil and some playsand (when I get that), should I put the dustbath in their run? Thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I think that redmite powder is just for treating red mite, were as diatom is for mite as well as fleas, ticks, bugs etc. I think that as long as you put their dust bath somewhere accessable where the chickens will be able to go to regularly then it should be fine. Not really sure though... I'm sure someone can completly help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 As far as I know red mite powder is a repellent and diatom is a treatment. It'll still be nice in a dust bath, it smells lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewels Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 Thanks for that Scramble. Would you use Verm-X every now and again to keep internal parasites at bay if so how often? Someone told me you could not eat the eggs when giving this, but I see on the Omlet shop they say you can? thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewels Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 Will stick to the redmite powder for now then moochoo, can't wait to let my chooks out, they only came last wednesday, so maybe tomorrow(? ) Hope someone can help out with my other query about using Verm-X - all so confusing this chicken health product stuff Better go for now, just seen time and still no dinner for anyone yet LOL, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChirpyChirpyCheepCheep Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Hi Jewels I was shopping for more pellets today and looked at Verm-X. On the label it says you do not have to have any egg withdrawal. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 From what I've read on here Verm-x isn't as effective as flubenvet (?) though I don't really have any expertise in this department as I forgot to order any de-wormer with my eglu! Hopefully Eglutine will come along and help out, knows alot about this chicken keeping lark. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Hi Jewels I bought Verm-X when we got our girls, it sits unopened in my chicken cupboard, having read views on the forum I decided not to use it, some feel it is ineffective, I then bought Flubenvet and gave it to the girls in grapes. With the standard dose you can still eat the eggs. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandychick Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 From what I've read on here Verm-x isn't as effective as flubenvet (?) I used Verm-x and my chickens still got worms. I think they may have had gapeworm which Verm-x doesn't treat anyway. I've just given them Flubenvet this week and have been rewarded with 2 big eggs.....the first ones for weeks! I would definatly reccommend Flubenvet, it is so effective. The problem with Verm-x is that you don't really know if it has worked or not until symptoms of worms become quite obvious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewels Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 how often should I give Flubinvet? Should I wait till i suspect worms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Diatom kills red mite, redmite powder repels them. I've only ever used diatom, I have a wooden henhouse that has the potential to be a wonderful holiday destination for redmite, there's that many nooks and crannies, and (touch my wooden coop!) we've never had any sign of red mite. Verm-x is a herbal treatment for worms, so not as potent as flubenvet. If you use apple cider vinegar in the chooks drinking water, that's a good preventative for gut worms although i'm not sure if this also applies to gapeworm, which reside in a different part of the chooks anatomy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewels Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 getting quite worried about gapeworms, and other such wormies, don't really know what to give now. I see you did the Race for Life as well superjewels, I did the same race Portsmouth for my mum who died a few years ago of throat cancer, a fantastic charity and I thought the other ladies that took part so inspiring, xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandychick Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 getting quite worried about gapeworms, and other such wormies, don't really know what to give now. I think Flubenvet every 6 months should keep worms away. You can give them additional doses inbetween if you suspect anything. It would be best to do this routinely whether you suspect worms or not. I left mine for ages wondering why they wern't laying eggs, before I figured out the problem. They looked completely healthy for weeks until I noticed a few symptoms of gapeworm. They had probably had this for a while though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewels Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 So if i give flubinvet i can still eat their eggs. Can I give a dose of this now? i only had them since wednesday this week from Omlet and they are very healthy but just want to be on the safe side, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandychick Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Yes, you can still eat the eggs with the normal dose of Flubenvet. They can pick up worms any time when they are outside - doesn't do them any harm, so I would. Mine have only been with me since the end of June and I wish I'd wormed them earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 I use flubenvet every 3 months. I also bought Verm X. I gave them a course of it once, but then read the reviews. I would be tempted to give them Verm X on the "in between" months too. I read that someone lost a hen in between courses of flubenvet. Mine also get ACV in their water most days, and I mix bokashi bran and garlic powder into their feed once a week (with a spot of olive oil) when I am cleaning out the Eglu and tidying everything up. I use Diatom powder in their run and in the spot under the trees where they dustbathe and I use Diatom and/or redmite powder on their roosting bars. Gosh they are pampered aren't they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
