louise C Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Hi guys.. been away for a while. Just want to get up to date on using Flubenvet. I normally give to my girls in a grape - this was advised when I first started using the forum. Just can't remember how often? I've got some new 8 week olds, the lovely lady I bought them from advised I worm them in a couple of weeks. When should I give them their 2nd dose? In 3 or 6 months time?? Any advice would be great, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeckyBeak Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Hi Louise, it is best to give it to them in their feed so that they each take in as much as they need, for example, for their size. They then take the right amount throughout the day. just make sure you mix it well into their feed. It is advisable to treat every 3 months especially if they free range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I agree, the grape method is too hit and miss, dosage wise. Best to follow the manufacturers instructions. If the hens will be free ranging, it would probably be best to repeat the worming after 3 months rather than 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I do mine every 3 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 and me thanks for the reminder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louise C Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Thank you guys - very helpful! Just as I thought. I found an older message which was really helpful with amounts etc. Oh it's lovely to be back!! Anyone got any ideas why a couple of my little ones have yellow foamy pooh?? Only had them since Saturday, wondered if it could be a bit of stress or different food!!?? Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 could be normal curry poo, caecal droppings passed every 10th one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 have they had any stress recently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louise C Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 Hi, thanks for your replies re: the yellow poo!! I wouldn't have said she's had any stress. She seems very lively and inquisitive - she's lovely!! Sounds like it could be the caecal droppings - never heard of that, very interesting. Thanks Plum. Is this quite normal then? I've never had chickens quite this young before so want to make sure I'm doing it right! Hope that makes sense!! Thanks again everyone . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
