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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: Kym503 on August 05, 2011, 12:44

Title: Flubenvet
Post by: Kym503 on August 05, 2011, 12:44

I'm going to worm the girls and have the flubervet ready in sachets.

Instead of missing it with layers pellets can I just put it on a treat - say a grape each ( I only have 6 girls)  so  I know they are done and can then go off and free range a bit during the day.  If so - how much for each grape?  They normally get some sort of greens every day so I don't think 1 grape each for 7 days will spoil them too much....

Kym



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Title: Re: Flubervet
Post by: themagicaltoad1 on August 05, 2011, 13:15

I must admit I worm mine that way. The trouble is they will kill each other for a grape, so unless you separate them and give them an individual grape each there's a risk one will pinch from another. You could end up with one hen who's had 2 or 3 and others who have had none!

Title: Re: Flubenvet
Post by: Kym503 on August 05, 2011, 18:44

I've already thought of that but with only six (all different colours) it's easy to tell them apart!  Just need to know how much to give each grape!  I read it here once before but for the life of me can't find it now!

Kym

Title: Re: Flubenvet
Post by: themagicaltoad1 on August 05, 2011, 22:01

I just split each grape and put a pinch of flubenvet on the inside.

Title: Re: Flubenvet
Post by: Kym503 on August 06, 2011, 13:24

Day 1 - treated each hen to a small piece of cat food with a pinch on ...took longer than I thought as although they gobble down cat food when they can get to the cat bowl this eyed it very carefully today!

I'll tempt them with grapes tomorrow.

Title: Re: Flubenvet
Post by: Carolf on August 06, 2011, 15:49

I've been reading this with interest as I will soon have to worm my girls.  I like the idea of putting the flubenvet on a grape and was wondering if I could do the same with a cherry tomato which they both love.  Having said that, I bet they would be happy with grapes too  :tongue2:

Title: Re: Flubenvet
Post by: Kym503 on August 07, 2011, 00:28

Funny enough I did consider cherry tomatos today as I have a few in the fridge.  Trouble is the 2 x legbars who are a little tricky to tell apart, aren't keen on them.  It's just trying to find what all 6 will die for that's the problem.  Cat food wasn't the answer today.  However, after a trip to the supermarket tomorrow grapes will be on offer so fingers crossed ....

PS  Still not entirely sure of the correct dosage for each hen on a daily basis!!