shelley8179 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Hi can anyone tell me if Verm-X is any good, I have 4 chickens and would like to know if this is easy to use or if there is any other wormer I that is good, how to use it and were to get it from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I don't rate it at all. It is more of a preventative measure. Most people on here use Flubenvet. Details can be found **here** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I found it less than useless. An expensive mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madchickenlady Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 My girls gobble up the pellets, but I have no idea whether it works or not. We've never had worms (touch wood!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I've used flubenvet ever since having chooks (2006) and never had a worm problem (*touches wood* ) I've seen several threads over the years with people who's chickens are on verm-x still have a worm problem so I personally wouldnt touch it with a barge pole. I think its a more "natural" method but it doesn't seem to eradicate worms completely. False economy IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelley8179 Posted January 3, 2009 Author Share Posted January 3, 2009 Thanks for the replys I will definatly get flubenvet, I looked at flubenvet but got a bit confused how much do I use for 4 chickens and how long and when do I use it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I worm my girls every 3-4 months. I use the raisin method (opening up a raisin and disguising the wormer inside) and give one to each chook for a 7 day period. Some people mix it with the food and feed over 7 days. Im sure there's a thread somewhere (probably in "clinic") showing you how much to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerbluebadger Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Its worming time for my girls soon where can I get some flubenvet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 viewtopic.php?f=41&t=4619 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Just to add my vote in favour of Flubenvet. I used Verm-x initially but it was Flubenvet that gave the results i.e. healthier hens, more eggs etc. Whilst I preach the natural route, I really don't feel that Verm-x is effective so it has to be Flubenvet for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Whilst I preach the natural route, I really don't feel that Verm-x is effective so it has to be Flubenvet for me. I feel the same way. The trouble with worming is, that often the chickens do have worms, but they can't be seen by the naked eye, so it appears that the Vermx is working. At least Flubenvet does the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy hen Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I have used Verm X for at least a year and girls have never had any worms yet....Is that just luck or is the Verm X working? How do you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 My girls were on Verm - but had symptoms which made me suspect they had worms. I dosed then with flubenvet and a couple of days later, the evidence in the poo tray was there to be seen. Masses of worms. I haven't been able to face beansprouts since. I dose the hens routinely with Flubenvet now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I noticed that, despite no obvious symptoms, after I have wormed the girls with flubenvet, their egg production increases... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelley8179 Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 where can I get flubenvet from and how much does it cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenmb Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I bought some like others and have only used it once. Always use Flubenvet now. I am sure its fine for a more preventative measure but to be totally sure they have been treated I'd go for the proper meds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
