CockADoodleDoo Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 i have just got a tub of flubenvent and have no idea what to do with it how much do you need to give 4 hens? is their anyother way of giving it to them apart form in their feed? Thank you for any help Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I used to syringe it into their beaks to make sure that they each got their ration. You don't need to be very scientific about the amounts, just mix a bit with some water to make a sort of solution then suck it up in a syringe and squirt a few drops into each chook's mouth. Some people like to put some of the powder in a grape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CockADoodleDoo Posted November 2, 2007 Author Share Posted November 2, 2007 roughly how much should you put in the syringe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I just siphoned some up and made sure that they each got about 2.5mi. Sorry that I can't be more exact than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CockADoodleDoo Posted November 2, 2007 Author Share Posted November 2, 2007 soz i meant how much flubenvent do u put in with the water and do you just do it once a day for 7 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I put mine in grapes. Dead easy, split some grapes in half and use the tip of a sharp knife to put a wee bit of the powder in each one. One tip, though, have some untreated grapes ready to distract greedy hens so you can be sure each one gets one treated grape! Do the same thing over 7 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I put mine in grapes. Dead easy, split some grapes in half and use the tip of a sharp knife to put a wee bit of the powder in each one. One tip, though, have some untreated grapes ready to distract greedy hens so you can be sure each one gets one treated grape! Do the same thing over 7 days. I do exactly the same, you could use raisins or grapes. Really easy to administer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I mix it in with their food. Dosage a bit hit and miss as the amounts are miniscule. It should tell you on the box. Sometimes I have mixed it with their sweetcorn.....that way I can ensure that everyone gets some. Click here for an informative article written by Lesley Jean. You will find what you need to know here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I just mix enough powder to fit on the end of a teaspoon handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Where is the cheapest place to get flubenvet? At the moment I am using Verm X but I think I would like to give them a really good worming once or twice a year as I have heard of hens still having worms after using the Verm X. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 I've got a tub of Flubenvet which I think will take me till the next millenium to get through. I could send you some if you like? PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 If you do want to buy your own, the cheapest place I found was www.wormers.co.uk they do all sorts of worming products for all animals, delivery is fast too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Cheers claire, I would like to get a pot after xmas but I really think OH is gonna leave home if I spend very much more on the girls in the near future. When I got them I told him how cheap they were to look after and have spent so much money ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 When I got them I told him how cheap they were to look after and have spent so much money ever since. Buying the chickens is just the start isn't it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
