[lucylou]

yuk!! we noticed a worm in one of the new banties poos this morning - i know you all swear by flubenvet - is this good(OR should i say bad for all worms?)
thanks lucylou

[poultrygeist]

Hi lucylou.

Flubenvet is one that we generally recommend and most of us use it. It can be mixed with their food or given individually to each one in a grape or similar.

It's a 7 day course and treats for all types of worm.

ROb

[donnybrook]

hi lucylou,

I have 18 ex batts from 2 rescues and have used ivermectin 0.8% for both worms and mites for the last year.  I recently lost a hen (Rene) with egg peritonitis and asked the vet what he thought of ivermectin.  He thought it was a great idea and uses it himself.  I use 6 drops between the shoulders of each hen and don't use the eggs for the next 14 days, although I have heard that you can use after 7. I use it 3 times a year and have never had a problem with any of the girls.  It treats all worms and mites and there is much discussion on the internet!

[Aunt Sally]

The advantage with flubenvet is that it is licenced for poultry and has no egg withdrawal period.

[Foxy]

hi lucylou,

I have 18 ex batts from 2 rescues and have used ivermectin 0.8% for both worms and mites for the last year.  I recently lost a hen (Rene) with egg peritonitis and asked the vet what he thought of ivermectin.  He thought it was a great idea and uses it himself.  I use 6 drops between the shoulders of each hen and don't use the eggs for the next 14 days, although I have heard that you can use after 7. I use it 3 times a year and have never had a problem with any of the girls.  It treats all worms and mites and there is much discussion on the internet!

wow! didn't realise vets can get worms too!