minieggs Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Hi everyone, I noticed a long worm in my pekins poo, so think I need to get some worming stuff ASAP. How dangerous are these to chickens? And if one has them are the others likely to catch them too? I've been looking around for flubenvet but everywhere I speak to doesn't stock it...is there a reason for this (like short best before date or something) as I would have thought that any responsible poultry supplier ought to offer health supplies too? Can anyone recommend somewhere online where it is cheapest, and what exactly it is that I should be buying. Sorry for all the questions....confused chicken newbie Thanks x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I usually use Vetuk but they are out of stock as are all the other on-line suppliers I know who normally have it, this is what I buy here. Some people use the Marriages pre-medicated pellets but I have never used those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Marriages pre medicated pelletts are the easiest to use, no mixing or weighing. Give for seven days and no egg withdrawal. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
good_egg Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I used the marriages pre-medicated pellets, but am unable to get them at the moment (might be why you are struggling). Marriages have a notice on their site saying UK stocks of Flubenvet are out and they are waiting for more to be shipped.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 The medicated pellets are easiest, if you Google Flubenvet you should get lots of online sellers (including some that say they have them in stock). Worms will leave your hens in poor condition and susceptible to other illnesses, and they are much less likely to lay if they have them. It's best to worm them regularly as they will pick them up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charly1979 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Hi I ordered mine from http://www.farmandpetplace.co.uk/products/poultry/poultry-feed/poultry-feeds/marriage-layers-pellets-with-flubenvet-10kg-layers-pellets-with-wormer.html They phoned me today withe general information about them and how to use which was a nice touch and have told me I should have them by Friday. Not sure how they compare price wise to other places but as im due to start another worming treatment in a week or so thought id be prepared Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 http://www.sprcentre.com/Online-Shop-Categories/Poultry-Products I always buy mine from these people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I also usually get my pre-medicated pellets from the farm and pet place. I've also hear about the shortage of Flubenvet at the moment; I guess that it's that time of the year when everyone who worms quarterly (which I guess is most of us) is buying Flubenvet/pellets to dose their flocks. If one of your hens has worms then they will all be infected; you will need to dose them quarterly with Flubenvet and clear out their run, treating the ground with Ground Sanitising Powder before you lay down fresh litter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenshoots Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Unfortunately Flubenvet is a manufacturing problem, hence the reason the powder is not available, and leading on the ready mixed pellets are a problem. At present Jannsen are giving no date for when it will be back. (husbands a vet!) Sorry I know that's not much help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I ordered mine fromhttp://www.farmandpetplace.co.uk/products/poultry/poultry-feed/poultry-feeds/marriage-layers-pellets-with-flubenvet-10kg-layers-pellets-with-wormer.html They phoned me today withe general information about them and how to use which was a nice touch I get mine from them too...great customer service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minieggs Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 Thank you all for your replies. Do you just feed the marriages pellets for one week and then normal pellets the rest of the time? And will the ground sanitising powder kill the worm/stop the others picking them up? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakjon-98 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 With the leftover pellets I mix it in with normal pellets until its gone. I did carry on just feeding medicated pellets for a bit longer though as a couple of them were showing a few gape worm symptoms and it seemed to stop that. I don't worm quite as often as 4 times a year though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Phew, just order some, I had been intending to get some soon, so this thread spurred me into action - thanks. Pellets due Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Thank you all for your replies. Do you just feed the marriages pellets for one week and then normal pellets the rest of the time? And will the ground sanitising powder kill the worm/stop the others picking them up? Thanks That's exactly right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohcarolina Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 http://www.sprcentre.com/Online-Shop-Categories/Marriages-Poultry-Feeds/Marriages-Layers-Pellets-with-Flubenvet-10kg And I get mine from SPR centre and have always been pleased with the service. Have to have them delivered as its too far to go and can't find anyone local. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Standard Flubenvet premix powder is currently out of stock with all UK veterinary wholesalers, hence unavailable online or with vets unless someone has old stock sitting on the shelves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_B Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Newland Poultry in Malvern has just got Marriages Layers Pellets with Flubenvet in stock and it's selling fast - might be worth looking into? http://www.newlandgrange.com x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minieggs Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 Thanks everyone for your advice. Mrs B I have contacted newland poultry and am picking up some marriages pellets soon I've also had a look at the chickens for sale section of their website and am really excited to discover the Cotswold legbars, which we will get when we get the pellets:) thank you x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_B Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 No problem! That's great to hear, minieggs Newland Poultry is a really nice place and the lady who runs it is brilliant. Their Cotswold Legbars are gorgeous - lucky you! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
