Chiccadees3 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I have had my 3 exbats for 3 months now and I have yet to worm them. I do have some flubenvet which my vet says to put a quarter of a teaspoon into 1kg of food and mix mix mix. Does it affect my chickens directly in anyway or am I just being a paranoid owner I was going to start on saturday - just need some reassurance I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Don't worry about it, and I would definitely recommending starting it as soon as you can. See my thread on the Chicken Clinic about worms to convince you to start. I gave Flubenvet just sent to me by the Breeder and started it on Sunday as a precaution. My thread tells you the rest, and confirms it's never too early to worm your girls!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 OMG, there are just soo many ideas and opinions, Also depends on which strength you have. Easiset to do a search on flub and then read uop and make your own mind. However, I may be controversial, still, I use the dip in grape method! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiccadees3 Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Yes I saw that hence my query - amazing! I will give it a go. The whole dosage thing appears to be somewhat confusing from what I have read in the exbat forum. But I guess my vet has done his sums right. In the end it all makes sense to do it! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 (edited) This is what I got direct from the Manufacturer as I wasn't sure either, but as Sandyhas3Chucks says everyone does it slightly differently and I'm sure the advice from your Vet is also correct The Manufacturer instructions don't differ from ex-batts so assume it's the same for all as there should be no reason it's different? I also know someone who takes a dried mealworm dips in water and then the Flubenvet - seems to work for her and she sees it like a sherbet dip! As I clearly have a worm issue with my girls I'm doing again in 3 weeks and then again in 10 weeks time and then 8-10 weeks from thereon in. Dosage and administration Relates to 1 % (w/w) white, medicated premixture containing 10 mg/g flubendazole in a 60 g tub with a 6 g scoop. Dosing Instructions Medicated feed should be fed for 7 consecutive days. Incorporate the required amount of the product into the daily feed ration. The daily ration should be fed as a "complete ration" during the 7 days. At the inclusion rates in the table below, for chicken and geese the ration will contain 30 ppm flubendazole and for turkeys 20 ppm. Dosage Chicken and Geese Turkeys 60 g of product (the whole tub) medicates 20 kg of feed 60 g of product (the whole tub) medicates 30 kg of feed 30 g of product medicates 10 kg of feed 18 g of product medicates 9 kg of feed 6 g of product medicates 2 kg of feed 6 g of product medicates 3 kg of feed A level measure of the scoop included = 6 g of wormer. Use the scoop to measure the correct amount of product to mix into the feed as per the table above. The dosage is dependent on the amount of feed that each bird consumes over the 7-day treatment period. Larger birds eat more feed and receive more medication according to their weight. Mixing advice The volume of product to be mixed into the feed is small. Mix very well for even distribution. Initially, mix the required volume of product into a cup of feed. Mix very well. Add this to a bowl of feed and mix very well. Repeat twice more, every time into a larger volume of food. Mix well Treatment frequency Birds on the ground with known worm infestations are susceptible to re-infestation. In such cases, re-treatment with another 7-day course, after 3 weeks is recommended. Edited September 2, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Only read fast Sammy but which strength flub have you got and therefore the instructions for, and do we know if the instructions per weight etc are the same for both as I would at a guess think not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiccadees3 Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Thanks! Quarter of a teaspoon just seems a bit small but like someone has said i think it also depends on what strength of flubenvet is used. I use one of those kitchen measuring spoons which helps. By the details you have been given it shoudl be 3g but a quarter of a teaspoon is not 3g, more like 1g . Not sure what strength it is as he has given me 25g. I thinkit says 20g per gramme on the bottle but even withme being a scientist I am not sure what this means Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Do you have the tub there? The 60g tub is shaped a bit like an egg, all curves! the 240g tub is shaped like a tub! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiccadees3 Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 No the vet just weighed out 25g for me. Only cost me £3.50! It is a white powder isnt it? Now I am super paranoid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Yes its a white powder, the label should have the strength on, does it not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Your vet has given you the correct calculations for the 2.5% and I'm sure they know what they are doing. I would crack on and start administering it immediately. The ill effects of a worm infestation are far worse than a slight overdose of Flubenvet. Relax and don't worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Yes, I can't see a vet splitting the little egg shaped pack, its likely they had the bigger tub and in that case as Egluntine says the dosage is correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiccadees3 Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Thanks everyone! Bit embarassed! Will get on with it! These 3 little chickens have taken over my life and I wouldnt have it any other way - love them to bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Go for it! If you have any doubts have a look at the photos in the post here: viewtopic.php?f=11&t=51563 It is sure get you out measuring out the wormer straight away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Only read fast Sammy but which strength flub have you got and therefore the instructions for, and do we know if the instructions per weight etc are the same for both as I would at a guess think not! My cut and paste missed it off - its a 1 % (w/w) white, medicated premixture containing 10 mg/g flubendazole in a 60 g tub with a 6 g scoop. I've just updated my post to include this too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Like Egluntine says don't worry, you practically got to feed a whole tub to harm them anyway. (chooks that is not the worms ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
