oneyolktoanother Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Have had a new chook so in the next couple of weeks need to worm them I usually use flubenvet but have been recommended verm-x. Any advice please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Definitely Flubenvet Verm-x isn't allowed to market itself as a wormer anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Definitely Flubenvet I agree we bought Verm-X when we got our first girls 6 years ago and we never used it as people recommended Flubenvet. I have used the powder and mixed it in with their pellets but the last time I bought the ready medicated pellets makes life much easier but there can be a lot of waste if you only have a small flock as the use by date is too short to use them the next time you worm them. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Flubenvet definitely. I used to use verm x in the months in between (Flubenvetted every 3rd month because they free range originally but now do it every 4 months unless I see something I'm not happy about) - now I just add a little to their feed now and again just to use up that big pot that I bought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I'd definitely get Flubenvet. Available from Warwickshire Chicken Coop or SPR Centre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 It's my vets bone of contention:) verm-x is a gut conditioner and makes the gut a hostile environment for the internal parasites. Great as a supplement but no comparison for a good worming routine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I've only ever used verm-x (sometimes ) and my chickens(bantams if that makes a difference) are fine after 5 years and I've never noticed any sign of worms. I do use Stalosan in their run frequently so I don't know if that makes a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I've only ever used verm-x (sometimes ) and my chickens(bantams if that makes a difference) are fine after 5 years and I've never noticed any sign of worms. Don't tell my vet, she'll have a heart attack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I guess it's down to what suits you and your flock, especially if you live on land with a heavy worm egg load. Do bear in mind though that the absence of visible worms in the poo doesn't mean that there aren't any! You can either have a regular worming regime to keep the worm load down to a manageable level whereby it isn't compromising the health of your birds, or you can send off poo samples (or take them to your vet) for analysis, and then worm as and when needed. The various herbal 'gut conditioners' on the market are not licensed wormers and there's no evidence to support their effectiveness or otherwise; whether or not you use them is up to you, but I wouldn't (personally) rely on any of them to keep my flock worm free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
