seraphine Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 (edited) Apple cider vinegar! The Omlet man said yesterday that the girls need worming asap as they've not been done yet. We have some Flubenvet but I'm not sure of the dosage quantities or how to give it to them. They don't seem too keen on grapes so that trick is out! Any advice please? Thanks Edited to add - we also have some queries regarding Bokashi, Garlic powder and apple cider vinegar - ordered all these from Omlet and they arrived with the girls yesterday. What do I do with them?! I know the Bokashi and garlic powder is added to their feed, but how much, how often? And the cider vinegar is added to their water? We're giving fresh water daily (as they make it so messy!) so how much should I put in and is this every day? Thanks so much! Edited May 27, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgies Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 viewtopic.php?f=41&t=4619 This thread here has some information Seraphine, but check it's the same strength of Flubenvet, as they do a 1% now for domestic poultry owners. It's best mixed very thoroughly with their food rather than administered on a grape anyway, because you can overload their livers with high doses. If in any doubt, is there a contact number for Flubenvet online somewhere that you could call to get advise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seraphine Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 Thanks so much Budgies, that's really helpful. I'll check the strength, it's the one which a forum member bought a big tub of and then a few of us shared it. C x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seraphine Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 Duh, have read the Bokashi, Garlic powder and apple cider vinegar blurb on the Omlet shop and have now worked it all out Why didn't I do that first?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yelsel20 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Hi Regarding Flubenvent. Useful leaflet available from Janssen Animal Health, 01494 567555, emal: ahealth@jacgb.jnj.com, or maybe your local vet. It gives clear steps on dosing. Personally I have been able to administer a teaspoon in a handful of mealworms (all the girls love them) or the bigger girls with a grape dipped in Flubenvent for five/seven days. I give the girls apple cider vinegar every day, about a tablespoon in a full watering can, divided between three Glugs. They love it. Bokashi bran - tried it but found little benefit - poo consistency did not alter. Hope this helps. Mabel, Edna, Olive Erin Grace, Flavia Bantams: Belle, Clucky, Rosie and Ruby Stan, Harry, Lily, Bluey, Sophie the cats Sidney & George - the torties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennyhenny Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Seraphine, I also shared the large tub, did you happen to find out about the strength, I forgot to ask that one Jennyhenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobysmum Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I know a lot of people who dose flubenvet using grapes, I just dose my hens using correct ratio of wormer/feed. To the layers pellets I add a tiny amount of sunflower oil and then distribute if evenly amongst the feed, add the measure of flubenvet and distribute that evenly (I do normally put it in a bucket that has a lid on and give it a good shake about)this helps the flubenvet stick to the feed rather than ending up on the floor of the runs. May not work for everyone and some people might thing its a bit of a palaver but it works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
