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

[newcountrygirl]

I have just purchased some Ivermectin drops for use on my chickens. What i would like to know is: Should i put it on them at dusk once they have gone in to roost (they are pretty wily and dont like been caught) and then clean the coop thoroughly the next morning - would this work if there were any lice? Just thought that this may be better as if I clean out the coop and then wait to put on the drops - any eggs etc may be in the newly put down shavings.

[Hippie Chick]

Hello, I'm sorry I don't know about the ivermectin bit, although I have seen others recommend medicating chickens at dusk if they are a bit feisty during the day!

 

I believe though that the lice eggs are laid on the feathers only and they are very well glued on, so any feathers that are dropped should be removed from the bedding. That's about the extent of my knowledge though

[The Dogmother]

Depends on which concentration you've bought - the ones sold for pigeons aren't strong enough to be effective on chickens - you'll have to read up on the concentration and work out the dosage. I use Ivomec Eprinex, which also isn't licensed for use on poultry in the UK. Instructions for dosing that are here

 

Do them at night if they are feisty and you're nervous.

[Chickabee]

So you buy the stuff for cattle Dogmother?

[The Dogmother]

That's what my poultry vet recommends

[Chickabee]

That must save you a lot of money. A tiny bottle of ivermectin 1% is £18.99. How do you measure it? With a syringe?

[The Dogmother]

I just use a child's dosing syringe, and am not too scientific about the measuring