Dolly Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Is it ok to worm hens (using Flubenvet) during the moult? Mine are due for worming but have just begun a particularly heavy moult and I don't know if it's best to wait until they've refeathered or go ahead and make sure they're worm free. Any thoughts welcomed! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 I'd wait until they've finnished as moulting puts a lot of stress on them and it takes out a lot of body condition I'd leave it foer a month 6 weeks after they've finnished to let the build themselves up again also if you haven't got any wormer then at the moment you probably won't get any as the company that makes it has all but run out of UK stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 I don't worm during the moult either. Janssen, the company which made Flubenvet was taken over; they are now back in production and I understand that supplies will be back 'on the shelves' very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolly Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share Posted November 30, 2012 Thanks for your quick replies, I'll leave it for now and worm when they're fully restored to their former glory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
