alih Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 (edited) Daphne has gapeworm again. The hens have been getting it on and off since I got them in February, despite being regularly wormed with Flubenvet and all other precautions I have always taken with previous hens - moving the run, retreating, disinfecting etc. She is going downhill quickly and I am wondering whether Ivermectin can be helpful in cases like this? If so can I buy and administer myself in theUK? I am at a loss as to what to do to get rid of this persistent pest. Edited July 20, 2019 by alih Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 You need to use Flubenvet for Gapeworm not Ivermectin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted July 20, 2019 Author Share Posted July 20, 2019 Thank you. I'm at a loss then, as I have been worming with Flubenvet but it keeps coming back and this time the Flubenvet seems to be making no difference. If anyone has any experience or ideas that might help I would be very grateful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Are you dosing as per gapeworm? It's a higher dose . What does your vet recommend . You are sure it's Gape worm?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted July 20, 2019 Author Share Posted July 20, 2019 I'm using the 1% and dosing as per instructions. It has all the hallmarks of Gapeworm - gulping, head shaking etc and she has responded to treatment for the same symptoms with Flubenvet previously. Not been to the vet yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 From memory, the vet prescribes a double strength version of Flubenvet, but I may be mis-remembering as it was some time ago. Best check with a chicken-savvy vet, or someone like Westgates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 Thank you, will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
