StephenW Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Hi guys, I treated my banties last night with Ivomec spot on as instructed by the lady at the vets but this morning I have noticed that 2 of them are doing something unusual, they are putting the bottom of their beaks on the ground and walking back a few feet? Can anyone help please? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Might be worth giving the vet a call to check that you were given the correct advice re dosage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenW Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Good idea, I could do that, please watch this video and you will understand what I mean Thanks Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Very odd. Did you put it on the skin on the back of their necks where they can't preen it away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenW Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Yeah put it on the back of their neck, is that not where you are supposed to put it? Thanks Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Yes - that is the right place. Are they back to normal now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenW Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Good as long as I put it in the right place, one was still doing it and was still out so I put her into bed, I rang the vets earlier to enquire about the doseage and the receptionist said she would ask the person that served me yesterday. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I have half an idea that it was on another forum that several had neuroligical type problems after using it.. The ex bats forum, I know there are some peeps on here too maybe they can confirm or look for you,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenW Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 Thanks very much, the vet that I was speaking to today said that neuroligical problemssuch as blindness and lack of co-ordination can occur if given to much. Do you know if the effect wore off on the chickens in the ex batt forum? Thanks Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I am no longer registered on that forum and unfortunately unlike this forum sadly for the chickens people are unable to find the very valuable information without signing up. I post of think they did but I have it so my mind that one died but that was almost immediately. However I can not trust my memory on this one! I will see if someone I know can look if someone doesn't turn up here to tel you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Over dosage can result in neurological symptoms and there may be little that you do other than support them - keep warm, quiet, fed and hydrated. I think only time will tell if they recover I am afraid Ivomec is not licensed for use in poultry and this is why many vets despite criticism will not prescribe it. Good luck with your birds. If they do recover it would be unwise to use it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Fingers crossed for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenW Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Thanks for all your help guys. Yesterday none seemed to be walking backwards and they seem fine otherwise so that a possitive. Thanks Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 That's good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittyl Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Steve, I'd be interested to know what strength ivermec you used & how much was prescribed each hen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenW Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 5ml per hen, was nearly sure I told them I kept banties, no Idea of the strength sorry. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Are they still doing OK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenW Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 Yes thanks egghead, so glad they are ok and was only after buying 4 new ones so was ripping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Great to hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenW Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 Thanks for the concern egghead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
