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[Jenny Smedley]

Hi ,

 

I use Flubenvet to worm my 6 chickens & up to now have been using the grape method.

 

However I read a sticky that said the grape method was not very accurate & that you should thoroughly mix 6gm flubenvet with 2Kg food & feed over seven days. It also added that if you run out you should mix a bit more .

 

The problem is that 2Kg of layers pellets would last my six hens about 2-3 days .

 

Am I over feeding my hens - how much should a hen ( Omlet ginger nuts & pepper pots) eat per day?

 

Is the grape method not very good ?

 

Any thoughts most welcome!

 

Jenny

[rufusrooster]

see here, might be of some help, although i am no expert, just what ive read and going by the instructions that come with the flubenvet

 

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=50564

[sjp]

I work on 100-120 grams per bird per day just mix as it gets used the bread bag method is what i use but that only hold 1kg so I pu the mix into a small unsented pedal bin bag them add the last 1kg just make sure there are no holes in the bags a flubenvet coat is not a nice look add a slug of cod liver oil first it helps the powder stick

[Jenny Smedley]

Hi ,

 

Thanks for that - I think I'm overfeeding my girls!

[rufusrooster]

you dont want to overfeed them with treats but i dont think you can overfeed them with mash/pellets, dont they eat what they need ?

[Chucky Mama]

Hi ,

 

I use Flubenvet to worm my 6 chickens & up to now have been using the grape method.

 

However I read a sticky that said the grape method was not very accurate & that you should thoroughly mix 6gm flubenvet with 2Kg food & feed over seven days. It also added that if you run out you should mix a bit more .

 

The problem is that 2Kg of layers pellets would last my six hens about 2-3 days .

 

Am I over feeding my hens - how much should a hen ( Omlet ginger nuts & pepper pots) eat per day?

 

Is the grape method not very good ?

 

Any thoughts most welcome!

 

Jenny

 

Have just posted this on the 'Chickens' section but here it is again (applies to the 1% tub)

 

The 6g scoop included is enough to medicate 2kg of food. This medicated food alone should be fed for 7 consecutive days. If your chickens consume the 2kg before the 7 days has elapsed just make up a 2nd batch or as much as is necessary to complete the course.

 

Each chicken will eat the food it needs for it’s bodyweight so bigger birds will take more medication than smaller birds which ensures each bird gets the correct dose for their size/weight.

 

Mixing evenly is important

1/ Weigh out 2kg of food

2/ Remove a cupful of that food and add to it one level scoop, mix well.

3/ Remove a slightly larger amount of the 2kg and add it to the cupful of medicated food. Mix well

4/ Continue adding food from the 2kg bag to the medicated mix in stages until the whole 2kg is incorporated.

(a small amount of oil can be added to help the medication to adhere if absolutely necessary)

 

Fill the feeders with the food and check them each day to ensure there is still medicated food available. Do not offer any other food or treats during medication. If the 2kg is eaten before 7 days has elapsed, make up another batch of medicated feed.

[Jenny Smedley]

Hi ,

 

Thanks for that . One final question ( I hope !) - Do I still use Flubenvet if I'm using Xeno200? Also do I still use Flubenvet if I use ( if I can find it!) Ivomec Eprinex?

 

Thanks for your patience.

[Redwing]

I don't believe there would be any complications but I tend to leave gaps between these sorts of things, use the Xeno now to help your mite problem and unless you feel your chickens have a worm burden leave the worming for a week or two

[Chucky Mama]

I don't believe there would be any complications but I tend to leave gaps between these sorts of things, use the Xeno now to help your mite problem and unless you feel your chickens have a worm burden leave the worming for a week or two

 

 

I agree, there is no contra indication using both together but it is always best not to overload them with too many things at one time. I would always advise leaving a gap.