koo2cat Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 I am worming my girls at the moment using Flubenvet and I am giving them it in their pellets, cut out treats/free ranging etc. I just wondered if you are supposed to see the dead worms in their poo or not, coz I haven't seen any! I wormed them as they had slightly dirty bottoms! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 I am worming my girls at the moment using Flubenvet and I am giving them it in their pellets, cut out treats/free ranging etc. I just wondered if you are supposed to see the dead worms in their poo or not, coz I haven't seen any! I wormed them as they had slightly dirty bottoms! No you don't necessarily see anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beulah59 Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 worms if there's an infestation of them in the ground? Are they on the same piece of ground? Could they be picking up new worms if there's an infestation of them in the ground? That's right Beulah59 - that's what we've been discussing. Sorry! Wasn't concentrating! How about adding some Diatom to their feed? That might help keep the problem at bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 For gape worm flubenvet is administered as a double dose (but then has egg withdrawal = 1 week) - given the ongoing issue and such extensive sign of worms I would double dose, move them onto ta different patch of ground and use Stalosan F in the bedding on a weekly basis. Commercially Flubenvet is recommened every 3-4 weeks due to the worm life cycle - I usually do it 4-6 months as a precaution, but with an infestation like this you need to get it under control first. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I'd echo that, Tracy. I always treat the ground when I clear the run every 6-8 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 It's interesting that Flubenvet is used more frequently in commercial settings. I was a bit concerned at leaving it the recommended 6 months between doses, so I've been using Verm-X in between. But if you can give it every 3-4 months, then I'd prefer to do this, to keep them safe. Does anybody else use Flubenvet as a precaution every 3-4 months? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Does anybody else use Flubenvet as a precaution every 3-4 months? Yep, ever since the beginning of chook keeping. Touch wood *knock* no worm problems here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I worm quarterly too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Right - when they've finished this bucket of food mix (in the next 3 or 4 days) they'll get a Flubenvet mix for a week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 yup I try to keep to 3/4 months too, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirstyfern Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Its definitely not out of date and I do administer for the full 7 days each and every time I have to use it. I just don't know why it is not working as I have been told that once they have flubenvet it sorts out worms for a long time but that just isn't happening. What do you think I am doing wrong? Flubenvet, like any wormer, will only get rid of the worms / eggs the hens have at the time and won't have much residual action. Are you rotating the run? If not, the hens will pick up the worms that they have passed and reinfest. You need to get them onto clean ground as soon as the wormer treatment has finished. If you have no option to move the run then use Stalosan to sanitise the soil and worm by using Ivomec which will will have a residual action (thos IS NOT licenced for poultry) I would also make sure the hens are getting enough Flubenvet, try a double dose for 1 week. Hope this helps, Kirsty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I would also make sure the hens are getting enough Flubenvet, try a double dose for 1 week. Strictly speaking, you shouldn't administer a double dose of Flubenvet without the permission of a vet. An egg withdrawal period may apply with the double dose - depending on your vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I've just had an e-mail from PetVetCare' I am afraid that we will be removing Flubenvet from out online catalogue as a result in some licensing changes which will prevent us from selling prescription products intended for 'Food Producing Animals' . If you require stock please order before 15th March 2010. We will continue to sell veterinary strength wormers and flea spot on products for small animals and other poultry products and medication such as Avipro, Zolcal D, Eye Gel & Lotion, Mealworms, Trigene, Louse Powder, Scaly Lotion, Coxoid, Anti Mite Spray & Xeno. I've ordered some more to stock up, but thought I'd better warn the forum, in case you hadn't received an e-mail yourselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
