lizbeth Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Just after some advice - when should I worm my chickens? Have had them for about 3 weeks now so just wondering when they should be done? Thanks x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutrix Farmers Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Hi lizbeth. I use flubenvet once a month, as do lots of others on here. There is no egg withdrawal period which is good as they have it for 7 days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Flubenvet fan here too. Although we only give it once every 3 months or so. It isn't a preventative though, it only gets rid of any nasties that are present at that time, so if we need to do it earlier for any reason then we do so. i.e. Ginger started laying softees again recently, so wormed after only a couple of months as a precaution (as well as other Calcium solutions). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahsausage Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Should I worm my ex-batts? I've had them for 8 months and haven't wormed them, I thought ex-batts were vaccinated by the farmer for things such as worms? How can you tell if a chicken has worms? Gladys stopped laying 4 months ago but Betty and Rita lay everyday (and always with hard shells). Also, where do I get Flubenvet from - the vets? Sorry if I sound ignorant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I use Flubenvet too, every 3 months. Worms can cause them to be unwell or reduce laying and you won't always see evidence in their poo either. Not sure what ex-batts are vaccinated with, but I guess it won't be worms. Free ranging hens will pick up worms from eating slugs, bugs etc in the soil. Out of interest Omlet hens are vaccinated - see this link below: viewtopic.php?f=41&t=4987 Flubenvet Intermediate - I got online without prescription – tub lasts 2/3 years. Shop around for best price. http://www.petdispensary.co.uk http://www.chemistdirect.co.uk http://www.petmeds.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahsausage Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Thank you Hen Watch, will check out the Flubenvet and get some ordered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BocBoc Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Bit of threadjacking here.......how much flubenvet should we be using? I have three hens and was thinking of mixing it up with rice or mashed spud - they go mad for that. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
