chooklady Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I have just ordered some Flubenvet and wanted to check on the dose. I was going to put it on grapes and from what I remember reading it was half a grape dipped in flubenvet per chicken for 7 days is that right and how often should it be repeated, is it monthly? Many thanks any advice greatly appreciated Nicola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandychick Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 The dose has recently got a bit more complicated with the introduction of the new version of Flubenvet, which is a different strength. It depends whether you have the 2.5% or the 1% strength. If it’s the original 2.5% version, then the dose is as you describe it. If it’s the new version you need more. I think most people worm their chickens about every 3 or 4 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I do mine every three to 4 months. I do it by mixing it in the feed, as directed on the sid of the tub. I find the grape method impossible as some end up overdosed and others untreated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I do mine every three to 4 months. I do it by mixing it in the feed, as directed on the sid of the tub. I find the grape method impossible as some end up overdosed and others untreated. Me too. I worked out that four chooks need 1 tsp of flubenvet and that they eat around 6 litres of feed in a week (I use an old measuring jug to scoop out the feed from the bag and take it over to the feeder, so that's how I knew). So I take a jug-full of feed and mix 1 tsp of flubenvet with it really well and then I put another 5 jug-fulls of feed in a bucket and mix in the treated jug-full, really well and then keep the bucket in the dustbin that I use to store the feed and make sure they get all of it over the period of the week. I noticed after worming that the egg-production goes up noticeably so I think it must be working! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooklady Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 Thanks for your replies. The flubenvet came today so perhaps I will mix it with the feed this time although I know my daugther would love to be incharge of making sure all the chickens got half a grapes worth!! She might get bored after a few days though!! The egg production has dropped alot, I know the time of year doesn't help but I might have to buy some eggs soon so maybe the Flubenvet will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
