Single hen

[sleepymummy]

...or whatever it's called!

 

So, I paid a small fortune for some of this stuff after being told that I was breaking all sorts of animal welfare regulations cos I haven't wormed them before. (I only got them in May)

 

Anyway, i was told that they must catagorically have nothing else to eat other that their layers pellets until all their feed has gone that way they will eat all their pellets. Not convinced i ploughed on hoping that there must be another way to give them it as they are not big pellet eaters. A bowl lasts well over a week. They get no other treats at the moment.

 

So, the box is a bit vague. How much do I give just 2 hens or is it as regards how much feed there is and what if i do give them a handful of left over peas from tea, is that going to harm them with the worming stuff or am i just breaking every law known to man (as this particular person seems to think) and i should just give them layers and nothing else forever and ever?

 

Yours confused

Sleepmummy

[Cooks]

there was a thread about this just recently

 

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=40096

 

I hope this helps somehwat until more help arrives

[Egluntyne]

I'm a believer in following the manufacturers specific instructions and adding the Flubenvet powder to the pellets. They eat the correct dosage for their age and weight, over the course of the day and not in one hit as when given on a grape or in a sultana.

 

I weigh enough food for the week and add the dose of Flubenvet accordingly, and keep the dosed pellets in a separate container. it is the work of moments to prepare.

 

Any uneaten dosed pellets should be discarded when the 7 days are over.

 

As a guide, you need to add 1tsp Flubenvet to 4kgs pellets.

 

Strictly speaking, they should only eat the dosed pellets for the week they are being treated, but most of us sneak a treat or two in the afternoons.

 

Hope that helps.

[Mutrix Farmers]

I'm dosing my 2 older girls at present. I put a pinch on half a grape and then hand feed each one. (Many thanks to the Omleteer who recommended this method)

[Purplemaniacs]

The first time I used the grape method but sometimes one pinched two grape doses

 

Then next time I used Egluntine's method much simpler, hardest bit is working out how little Flubenvet is needed for a few girls. I have just wormed mine again and having used both methods I went with Egluntine's method again.

 

Chrissie

[sleepymummy]

I have a few grapes. I might give that a go today. just hope i get it right!

[Groovychook]

I used the grape method when I wormed my girls...

 

The only way I could stop the greediest girls from grabbing more than their share was to sprinkle a little corn on the ground. Whilst they were all gobbling it up, grabbed one at a time and gave them a grape on the other side of their netting.

 

It worked really well- even with the girls who are most reluctant to being handled!

 

Good luck!

[atsw]

I only have the three hens, and used the grape method for the first time yesterday (day 1 of 7). Worked like a charm, did the old girl first, then with her kept away from the two new (younger) girls by some fencing I gave half a grape to Anna and Di. I thought I'd have a problem with Di, as she's a bit backwards coming forwards (not the sharpest pin in the box, if you get my meaning ), but having seen the other two getting a 'treat' she was keen to eat her own grape when presented, and didn't let Anna near it .

 

If it all goes as well when I get home tonight I'll be well pleased.

 

Andrew

[sleepymummy]

I just haven't got around to it today. I shall read the intructions tonight and start them tomorrow. I have needed to give my house a well needed clean today and with 3 children getting in the way it took longer than i thought and I need to concentrate on the chooks!

 

I am glad none of you think I need reporting to the RSPCA. The woman I spoke to yesterday was so rude! I'm also glad the grape method is normal amongst many people. Sounds much more reassuring!

 

Many thanks for all the tips.

[sleepymummy]

Hi expert administers!

 

i'm really unclear about the amount of Flub they need.

 

Am I right in thinking that if i weigh out 6g (which would go into 2kg of feed) and divide that up into 7 days and then those 7 days onto 2 bits (one for each lady) dip a grape in each then give them that once a day for 7 days, that is the right dose for 2 hens?

 

Sorry but i really want to get this right!

[pencilbeckett]

Hi There

 

I bought some flubenvet the other day and found the instructions a bit confusing. Anyway in the end i worked out that you need 1.2grams per kg of feed so i weighed out 2kg of feed and put it in an empty feed bag weighed out 2.4g of flubenvet and shook the bag and bobs ur uncle. I am now feeding them the mixture for 7 days then will throw the remaining feed away.

 

Hope this helps.