Chickabee Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 (edited) Just thought I'd let you all know Farm and Pet place have a sale on their pellets. They've only got a short date on them. Their postage rates are really good too Edited December 5, 2013 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Wow thank you, am all over that as I was just about to give my girls a pre-Christmas worming.....well done sonyascott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoachedPlease Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Aah I just bought some full price. That really is cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 Aww that's a shame. Have changed the title of my post. Hopefully others will see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlina Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Have never tried the pellets with 'built in' wormer before - but at this price thought I'd have a go! Many thanks for the tip-off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 ooh, think I'll have a bash at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlina Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I ordered some, having never used the pellets (or this company) before. Delivery was very quick; postage was reasonable and the hens are only 'medium' annoyed at being incarcerated without treats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I have just received mine, I didn't realise the shelf life would be SO short! They are best before 22/12/13. ..... Better get a wriggle on;) no treats for you girls for the next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlina Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I spoke to a representative of the company - they call to check because of the legal status of flubenvet and we had quite a chat Anyway, he said that they very much err on the side of caution with the use by date. He explained that the steaming process of putting the medication in the food is what dramatically shortens its shelf life plus the fact that it's not airtight. He said if you keep the product somewhere very dry and not too cold (or warm) you could happily use the product a few weeks (or much more, but he couldn't 'officially' recommend that) later It didn't really affect me cos my girls were overdue a worming (and they have indeed laid more eggs since being 'done') but might be useful for someone else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 I got mine and I'm not using it til January Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 I am sneaking mine in before Christmas. I know they cannot have treats while worming but what about free ranging and all that grass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 Mmm that's something I thought about. I didn't let mine out last time I wormed them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Mine arrived yesterday the girls are not best pleased, but they are all looking fully feathered and healthy, so they are being wormed now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I am sneaking mine in before Christmas.I know they cannot have treats while worming but what about free ranging and all that grass? It is advised to keep them in the run and avoid free ranging as much as possible during that week. If this bothers you, then at least keep them in for the morning, which is when they eat the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 That's great thanks as always, I have avoided all eye contact with them as I feel so bad that I can't give them the odd grape and I only ever let them free range in the afternoon as at the moment but the weather is so bad they can stay in the run. The tail wagging the dog I think:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
