joza2210 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Hello , Now its come to the time of worming ... Last time i used verm - x twice and then the diatom earth just to keep it away! But now that i have more and more poultry i think its time to worm them ... So how do i use it ? (Going to get the solid form and not the liquid form) How many birds does the 60g for a week medicate ? Would i have to buy 2 because i have around 30 birds now ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Some info **here** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joza2210 Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 Thanks ... So i have been doing my maths ... And i have worked out roughly ... (This is just estimating) That 2kg food and a 6g scoop would be good for about 5-6 chickens for around 2-3 days! So therefore roughly after 7 days i would of used 100g of flubenvet (Around 15-16 scoops) And will be using 20-30kg of food ... And medicating around 25 birds ... Sound all ok ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Josh, try to get hold of the 2.5% strength, not only is it stronger so you need less powder but it comes in a 240g pot - much larger than the pot the 1% comes in Its only a bit more expensive but make far more sense if you have a big flock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Forgot to say the 2.5% dose is 2.4g of powder (half a teaspoon) to 2kg feed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Hi I will be worming my five silkies for the first time, are they still allowed to free range - they are used to being out in the garden most of the day and really create a fuss if I leave them in if I am not around for the day? Thanks. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 There is a topic running *HERE* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joza2210 Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 Forgot to say the 2.5% dose is 2.4g of powder (half a teaspoon) to 2kg feed Is it a powder ? So is it just the same as diatom earth ? It covers the pellets ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Forgot to say the 2.5% dose is 2.4g of powder (half a teaspoon) to 2kg feed Is it a powder ? So is it just the same as diatom earth ? It covers the pellets ? Yep, just mix it in really well with the pellets. You could add a bit of cod liver oil to make them sticky and so the flubenvet sticks to them + coats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
