Single hen

[stoice]

I bought Smallholder magazine this weekend and there is a two page article on flubenvet and how they have produced a version for a smaller amount of chooks. This version is Flubenvet 1% (As apposed to 2.5%) and comes in smaller tubs for 'backyard chicken owners'.

 

Yay! This may make things a whole easier from now on. Can't find a supplier yet though.

 

 

Some info I found...

 

'As of 1st October, new legislation on the use of in feed medicines will become active. In order to comply with new regulations it has been necessary to produce the new 60gm Flubenvet 1% pack, which has meant producing a new more dilute formulation with new packaging requirements. Janssen Animal Health are confident that this new pack will bring the benefits of worm control to back yard poultry keepers'

 

'Flubenvet 1 % Medicated Premixture 60 gram pack is ideal for people who own only a few chickens and is an in-feed medication which is used for 7 consecutive days per treatment. Re-treatment is necessary due to the potential for re-infection every 10-12 weeks depending on individual risk factors. Where a worm problem has been diagnosed, re-treatment after 3 weeks is recommended.

 

Flubenvet can be purchased from a licensed agricultural merchant or a veterinary practice and is available on prescription from your veterinarian, pharmacist or suitably qualified person. There is zero withdrawal on chicken eggs and poultry can be slaughtered for consumption 7 days after the end of treatment.

 

Flubenvet 1 % Medicated Premixture is prepared from Flubenvet Premix which contains flubendazole 5 % w/w, with Vm number 00242/4056

 

It is likely to retail at £17.00 plus VAT and each 60 gram pack contains

enough to treat around 20 chickens (depending on size)

 

For further product information contact Janssen Animal Health on 01494 567555.'

[moochoo]

That's a great idea but the price is more than the larger pot

[stoice]

I know, ouch!

[Egluntyne]

There is another thread on this in the Chicken Clinic **here**.

 

Check out the maths!

[stoice]

£340!!!!!

 

Woah.

 

Sorry for posting this today, I didn't see the previous thread on the same subject.

(Only have access to puter at work and there was a HUGE long stack of red stars since friday)

Glad I got my tub of 2.5% stuff. Will last me ages and the grape method works for me.