Chortle Chook Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I know that spot on is not licensed but I also know that some Omleteers use spot on rather than Flubenvet. Is that because Flubenvet is not always totally effective - for instance because it has to be mixed with food meaning that some chickens in the flock might get more and some none? If you do use spot on which one do you use for making sure your flock is free of worms and what dose do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Are you asking about the spot on for lice? The only spot on that 'could' treat worms as well is Ivomec Eprinex*, which is used for lice and mites but it's not a reliable wormer and I always use Flubenvet anyway. *not licensed for use on poultry in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 Thanks Clare. It is worms that I am particularly interested in but I guess a spot on for all would be good. I just know I've read on here before that people do use spot on (and then of course don't eat the eggs for a while). If you are sure that Flubenvet really works for the worms then I'll go ahead and order that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Flubenvet is the one licensed and effective wormer for poultry, you can buy it as a powder which you mix with the pellets or as pre-mixed pellets. Either will need to be fed exclusively (no treats) for 7 whole days. For maximum efficiency, repeat it quarterly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 Ok so no treats - but my chickens all free range and would be getting other things. Also some are deffinitely greedier than others so they won't all be getting the same dose. I had heard that Panacure for kittens could be used. Does anyone do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Their free ranging should be restricted, especially in the morning when they eat the most. Each bird will take as much as it needs according to its body weight, so should be dosed accordingly. Panacur 'can' be used but is not licensed and can only be dosed on the recommendation of a vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 They get the correct doe as they eat acording to their weight and age. This is why the restrictiing of treats and free ranging is advised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 Many thanks, Dogmother and Egluntyne Wish I ate according to my 'weight and age' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Can anyone tell me where to get flubenvet,I have it on order but there is shortage I rehomed 10ex batts and was told to worm,but can't get stuff.They are laying well but def look more scruffy since arrivin or maybe they're moulting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duchess Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I've just ordered the marriages flubenvet layers pellets from farmandpetplace.co.uk £9.99 for 20kg bag postage £2.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 That's a good help I'll do the same thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
