joza2210 Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Hello , Last time i wormed my poultry it was about 3 months ago so they are due for worming around about now ... last time i used verm x but i found some worming stuff called diatom its for lice and internal parasites ... And its alot cheaper .... What do you think i should get ? Verm x or diatom ... Remember its for around 30 birds ... Thanks Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 It would make sense to go for the diatom, because you have alot of poultry. I have no experiance with this and always have used Verm-X. Goodluck x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joza2210 Posted June 20, 2010 Author Share Posted June 20, 2010 Thanks Mollie ... To be honest i dont understand it ... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/5KG-DIATOM-RED-MITE-WORMING-POULTRY-HOUSING-CHICKENS_W0QQitemZ290339759157QQcmdZViewItem?rvr_id=&rvr_id=&cguid=6c4369531260a0e202449c24ffe07d82#ht_1690wt_911 It says that its for putting on perches for red mite then it says about putting it in the food ... Really confused ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Is a little bit confusing. Doesn't make that much sense tbh.. Basically saying, sprinkle it around the bedding, and mix in with pellets.. They sell diatom earth that im (going to be) using in my dustbath, on Omlet, but there is a huge price difference. Its £18.95 for 1kg. Whereas on eBay its £23.99 for 5kg. I think your best getting it off eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Goodluck on your hatch too! Im hatching four (i bet only 1 will hatch) Light sussex, i placed the eggs 3 days ago. They should hatch around the 8th of July i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joza2210 Posted June 20, 2010 Author Share Posted June 20, 2010 Thanks ... I am sure that you will have a good hatch ... Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Diatom is made up of millions of exoskeletons of microscopic creatures and works on external and internal parasites by puncturing them and causing them to dehydrate and die. If you prefer not to use chemicals it is one option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joza2210 Posted June 20, 2010 Author Share Posted June 20, 2010 Diatom is made up of millions of exoskeletons of microscopic creatures and works on external and internal parasites by puncturing them and causing them to dehydrate and die. If you prefer not to use chemicals it is one option. Do you know if it is any good ? All i want really is something that will get rid of worms ... Basically does it do the job ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 It is a useful preventative for external parasites, both in the Eglu and on the bird itself. I haven't relied on it as a wormer, as had a disappointing experience with one of the herbal supplements, so I always use Flubenvet. I do add it to their feed when I think on, as it is supposed to be beneficial in increasing the goodnesss they get out of the food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joza2210 Posted June 20, 2010 Author Share Posted June 20, 2010 Right Ok Thanks ... I will give it a try as it does state "100% natural powder for internal and external parasite control and general good health" Thanks Again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 You are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 I'd go for Flubenvet then at least you know it has done the job which may work out cheaper in the long term. With the number of birds that you have it is important to keep a handle on worming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joza2210 Posted June 20, 2010 Author Share Posted June 20, 2010 I'd go for Flubenvet then at least you know it has done the job which may work out cheaper in the long term. With the number of birds that you have it is important to keep a handle on worming. Yes i was thinking that i will properly get verm x ... but is doing it every 2 months ok ? But this is what i heard "Its An effective wormer because worms and soft bodied insects are unable to withstand the killing action of Diatom." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Verm-x is not a licensed wormer. It is a herbal supplement that is said to 'prevent' worms. I personally would worm every 3 months with Flubenvet. You could use Verm-x too as it contains all sorts of herbs but I would still use Flub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieB123 Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Verm-x is not a licensed wormer. It is a herbal supplement that is said to 'prevent' worms. I personally would worm every 3 months with Flubenvet. You could use Verm-x too as it contains all sorts of herbs but I would still use Flub. I am currently worming with Flubenvet but do you know if I can use Verm-x at the same time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 You can use both throughout the year but I would not give Verm-x while you are treating them with Flubenvet. Some use Verm-x as a supplement and then worm 3 times a year with Flub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieB123 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 You can use both throughout the year but I would not give Verm-x while you are treating them with Flubenvet. Some use Verm-x as a supplement and then worm 3 times a year with Flub. Thanks for that - am paranoid now and want to make sure I get rid of the worms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
