moomin Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I was just finishing a routine course of Flubenvet for my girls yesterday, using the half-a- grape method and my greedy girl Skye managed to nick Bobbie's half grape. It was gone in a trice!! Do you think I should withdraw her eggs? The rest of the course she got the correct dosage, it was just on the one day she got the double-dose. Would it be too bigger risk not to withdraw, does anyone know what the effect of flubenvet is on humans? does it make you sick or something??!! Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Flubendazole is used in the treatment of hydatid disease (ie a type of tapeworm), can be dosed up to 4grams per adult and there are no noticeable side effects. So I think you'd be safe with a one-off double pinch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickaboo Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I don't think it is systemic, as in it's not actually absorbed into the body, but just passes along the gut to kill the worms. So it should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 That's one reason I'm using the flubenvet in their feed from now on. It's far less stressful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 OMG Flubendazole is used in the treatment of hydatid disease (ie a type of tapeworm), can be dosed up to 4grams per adult and there are no noticeable side effects. So I think you'd be safe with a one-off double pinch. I meant 4g for an adult human not chicken!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 Thanks guys I had visions of poisoning my kids Normally I have it down to a fine art, I give them a grape each from my hand, rather than in a dish, so I know they've got one each. But she's such a greedy-guts. Her little pointy beak is faster than greased lightening!! Next time I'm gonna seperate them before I administer the medicine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
