bexbex Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 How do people go about worming their hens? Do you buy the stronger stuff? How often and how much for 3 hens? Thanks Becki x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 The best thing to use is Flubenvet. You can get a small pack of 1% which is probably the most practical size for a small number of chooks. It comes with all of the instructions. You don't really need to use any other type of wormer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I use Flubenvet Intermediate Wormer 2.5% – buy online without prescription – tub lasts 2/3 years – I routinely worm them every 3/4 months regardless. No egg withdrawal. Buy online but search for best price as someone always has it on offer. You can use an organic natural product called Verm-X but it has not had good reviews on this forum. Online shops include: 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...
Cooks Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I use this too (Flubenvet Intermediate Wormer 2.5%) I worm them every 3 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexbex Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 Thanks, I've ordered some Flubenvet online Becki x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rufusrooster Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 i'm also looking to purchase some flubenvet but can someone explain how to administer the doseage, it seems as though you have to mix it with there feed ? same problem as when i tried verm-x, how do i know theyve eaten the correct amount ? if any at all, also when i went to checkout it woulldnt let me procedd until id entered the vets name where they are registered my hens are not registered, is this mandatory if you want to purchase/use flubenvet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 i'm also looking to purchase some flubenvet but can someone explain how to administer the doseage, it seems as though you have to mix it with there feed ? same problem as when i tried verm-x, how do i know theyve eaten the correct amount ? if any at all, also when i went to checkout it woulldnt let me procedd until id entered the vets name where they are registered my hens are not registered, is this mandatory if you want to purchase/use flubenvet ? Heavier birds eat more and therefore take on board more flubenvet. I would visit another website to buy your Flubenvet as entereing the name of your vet is not manditory on all websites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 i'm also looking to purchase some flubenvet but can someone explain how to administer the doseage, it seems as though you have to mix it with there feed ? same problem as when i tried verm-x, how do i know theyve eaten the correct amount ? if any at all, also when i went to checkout it woulldnt let me procedd until id entered the vets name where they are registered my hens are not registered, is this mandatory if you want to purchase/use flubenvet ? http://www.bestpet.co.uk/np_search.asp?search_type=bi i got mine from here all i had to do was answer a question or 2 best way is to add cod liver oil to the feed the powder sticks to the oil i use a bread bag then a pedal bin bag the bread bag holds 1kg don't use a carrier bag they've got air holes in you end up wearing the feed the verm x pelletts are to easy for the birds to sort out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rufusrooster Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 i'm also looking to purchase some flubenvet but can someone explain how to administer the doseage, it seems as though you have to mix it with there feed ? same problem as when i tried verm-x, how do i know theyve eaten the correct amount ? if any at all, also when i went to checkout it woulldnt let me procedd until id entered the vets name where they are registered my hens are not registered, is this mandatory if you want to purchase/use flubenvet ? http://www.bestpet.co.uk/np_search.asp?search_type=bi i got mine from here all i had to do was answer a question or 2 best way is to add cod liver oil to the feed the powder sticks to the oil i use a bread bag then a pedal bin bag the bread bag holds 1kg don't use a carrier bag they've got air holes in you end up wearing the feed the verm x pelletts are to easy for the birds to sort out ok thanks, ive ordered it, still totally confused about how im going to dose it, i just fill there grub up with pellets every morning, its never empty, how do i work out how much there going to eat / Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henhathnofury Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Someone very clever on here mentioned the mealworm sherbert dab. Place a dried mealworm in water and then roll it in the proper dose for each hen. It should go - gulp - gone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 +WIR Lavender Mabel Marjorie When I wormed mine last month I asked the same question and the reply was.. Just a dip on a grape not very precise I know but did work, mine never eat all the pelletts or mash so seemed the only way and worked really well, just have to make sure that the greedy Girlies only got one medicated one each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS1 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I coated with grapes when I did mine - went down very well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 you can weigh out the required feed and then disgard any remaining after 7 days... I was given this adive on here.... Flubenvet 1tsp (5g) per 4 kg pellets 1/2 (2.5g) per 2kg pellets 1/4 (1.25g) per 1kg. Feed over 7 days. Discard if any left over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 The manufacturer's recommendation is to mix it with their feed. That way they get the correct dose for their age and weight, spread over the course of the day, rather than a guesstimation, and the day's dose all in one go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
