Alis girls Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I wormed my original girls in August - 1 has since died and I have a new girl. Forgot ask re worming when I got her - can I worm so soon - worried as my original and new girls are now together. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 You'd be fine to do them again if it's been a month since last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindafw Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 does anyone have a vet who considers it ok to use worming drops?? I know they are for cats and dogs but have heard that they are usable on chickens...it would be so much easier than worrying if each bird has got the correct dosage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I think that quite a few people on here use 'Panacure' spot on. I use a spot on under the trade name 'Steisslaus' that can be bought online for doves and works really well with three drops for each chook (on the back of the neck and under each wing). One little bottle costs £11.99 but lasts me all year (once a quarter) for 8 chooks (banties). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I once used Panacur 10% small animal suspension as advised by my vet for a particular issue, but you have to withdraw eggs when you use it. Makes more sense to use Flubenvet as it's safe and licensed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I alternate ivermectin and flubervent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 many thanks everyone - thought it would be ok as I see from forum you can double dose fro gape worm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 If the dose is doubled then you need to withdraw eggs. The double dose should only be administered on the advice of a vet. Ivermectin* spot on is used mainly as a lice preventative; it is a 'mild' wormer but not to be relied upon for effective worming. I use Ivomec Eprinex* quarterly as an anti-lice and mite measure (it works very well) but I still worm the with Flubenvet pellets as well. *not licensed for use on poultry in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
