Chicken bald back

[melly264]

Hi

 

Been given panacur by the local vet (who says he is not a chicken expert!), but it doesn't have birds on the list of animals at all.

 

Any ideas as to whether this is suitable? We have a poorly chicken and want to worm her before we go away this weekend, so don't want to have to wait for flubivet (sp?!) via the post.

 

Views from the online chicken community would be appreciated

[Ain't Nobody Here]

I've no experience of Panacur but found this post which discusses it (scroll down to find it) http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=26750&p=443156&hilit=panacur#p443156

 

Hope that helps a bit!

[Lydia]

I've used Panacur on hens. It works but there's a large egg withdrawal period. I had to dose each hen for 3 days then wait 3 weeks, then dose for another 3 days. During that time the eggs were off limits and then again for a month afterwards. This was what my vet advised.

 

These days I use Flubenvet - much easier on the hens and me and no egg withdrawal.

[Hen Watch]

I've not used it, but there is a bit in FAQ about Panacur, also mentions egg withdrawal.

 

viewtopic.php?f=41&t=4619&start=0

[Snowy]

Claret uses panacur - I think it's one of the ones not licenced for use on poultry, but is very effective, even against some parasites that flubenvet misses. As long as you observe the egg withdrawal period, it will be fine.

[The Dogmother]

Claret uses panacur - I think it's one of the ones not licenced for use on poultry, but is very effective, even against some parasites that flubenvet misses. As long as you observe the egg withdrawal period, it will be fine.

 

 

That's right Snowy. It's a broad spectrum wormer, so gets rid of all worms. Two doses of thge 10% solution, 7 days apart. Exclude eggs for a week from each dose and use 1ml per kg of bird.. You need to shake it first before filling the syringe as the suspension seperates out.

[Old Speckled Hen]

You can use Ivermectin eprinex as well.

2/3 drops on the back of the neck repeating 3 days later if infestation is severe. Takes care of external parasites such as lice and scaley leg as well.

I never worry about egg withrdawal though if you sell them 7 days is suggested

[The Dogmother]

Ivomec (** not licenced for use on poultry in the UK) does treat some worms as well DA, but it's not to be relied upon as a broad spectrum wormer. I use it primarily for lice and mites, and my vet recommends dosing them with a broad spectrum wormer too.

[Old Speckled Hen]

Eprinex actually has a very broad spectrum. It doesn't ,however, treat tapeworm.

The anti mite dose is higher than the anthelmintic dose.

Panacur is given off label as well.

I routinely use flubenvet monthly with a twice yearly eprinex dose.

I just wanted to point out that you can use eprinex.

Some people may find it easier as it is a one-off dose rather than the seven days needed for flubenvet.

[Egluntyne]

That is a very vigorous worming programme for backyard chickens DA.

 

Have they had a lot of trouble with parasites of one sort or another?

Edited: Meant to say.....don't forget that with Eprinex and Panancur there is an egg withdrawal period, whereas with Flubenvet there isn't.

Edited September 4, 2008 by Guest

[The Dogmother]

Eprinex actually has a very broad spectrum. It doesn't ,however, treat tapeworm.

The anti mite dose is higher than the anthelmintic dose.

Panacur is given off label as well.

I routinely use flubenvet monthly with a twice yearly eprinex dose.

I just wanted to point out that you can use eprinex.

Some people may find it easier as it is a one-off dose rather than the seven days needed for flubenvet.

 

That's interesting DA, but not the feedback that I had re Eprinex from my vet.. after one of my birds who had been treated with it had gape worm. He advised using Panacur too, which cleared it all.

 

Disclaimer ** Neither Panacur, nor Ivomec Eprinex are licenced for use on poultry in the UK** While a vet may recommend their use, this forum cannot endorse that.