Pro - Does anyone else's nest boxes get soaked in rain?

[Pottage]

So, as lots of you previously suggested, Flubenvet has not even touched the sides to get rid of this in my two ladies

 

I've had a sample tested by Retfords and they have been identified as Hymenoplepis nana, and they've recommended Panacur. Has anyone had any experience of Panacur, I understand it is quite a heavy weight drug and my two ladies who have the tape worm are starting a bit of a moult at the moment so I don't know whether I should treat now or wait a while. They are otherwise in very good condition.

 

Thanks.

[jimnpaula]

I have no experience of Panacur or tapeworms, but thought I'd offer my opinion and suggest waiting til after they've finished moulting before giving the medicine, so as not to overstress their systems.

[sparkysmum]

Hi I have used panacur before, was recommended by a vet but I cant remember what for. Dosing is simple and administration was easy. I just brought the hens in at night and gave them the panacur on a little square of bread. Simple and effective. If I remember correctly it had a 2 week egg withdrawal period. Cant be too much of a heavy weight drug as is used for puppies. Vet should prescribe tho. Ax

[Pottage]

Thanks for your replies. Apparently, there is a new version of Pancur out now that is licensed for chickens - Panacur Aquasol - that has no egg withdrawal. It's only been available since May this year however, so my vet has never heard of it and is researching how to get it for me as it was recommended by Retfords. Retfords won't supply it as it is prescription only, hence the fact I've had to go my vet.

 

I've researched it online, and from what little information I can find it seems it should be added to their water supply. I'm reluctant to do that as only 2 of my girls actually have tapeworm (they've all been tested) and I would prefer to treat them individually if I could with tablets or syringe so I know they are getting the full dose.

 

I'm not bothered about withdrawing eggs, we can hardly get through the ones we have at the moment anyway and have boxes and boxes in the fridge and only two of my girls actually lay!

[The Dogmother]

I have used Panacur (the old version) on a hen with gape worm; the suspension needed to be shaken and given with a syringe, but it worked really well and she lived to a ripe old age.