Can I use ivermectin?

[Krysthal109]

Hey there, today I noticed one of my girls has what I think is Cecal worms, i was wondering if I could use sone ivermectin pour on that I have on hand, I know it’s normally used for mites, or lice. But can I use ivermectin pour on to treat Cecal worms?

 

[Mason Farm and Ranch]

Hey there, today I noticed one of my girls has what I think is Cecal worms, i was wondering if I could use sone ivermectin pour on that I have on hand, I know it’s normally used for mites, or lice. But can I use ivermectin pour on to treat Cecal worms?

 

[Mason Farm and Ranch]

No. Ivermectin would need to be given orally to treat cecal worms. The pour-on has ingredients that should not be ingested.

Ivermectin pour-on enters the blood stream directly. It doesn't reach the worms in a sufficient dose.

 

[Krysthal109]

No. Ivermectin would need to be given orally to treat cecal worms. The pour-on has ingredients that should not be ingested.

Ivermectin pour-on enters the blood stream directly. It doesn't reach the worms in a sufficient dose.

can I use the safeguard made for horses then? And would I have to deworm my whole flock? Thanks.

 

[Mason Farm and Ranch]

can I use the safeguard made for horses then? And would I have to deworm my whole flock? Thanks.

Yes, Safeguard is Fenbendazole and the actually only 'approved' treatment for cecal worms.

And yeah. Chickens poop out the worm eggs and the other chickens get it. If one has them, it's likely they all have them.

 

[Krysthal109]

Yes, Safeguard is Fenbendazole and the actually only 'approved' treatment for cecal worms.

And yeah. Chickens poop out the worm eggs and the other chickens get it. If one has them, it's likely they all have them.

Thank you! And one more question, not to waste your time. How much horse safeguard would I give them. I’ve seen people online say a pea sized dose. But I’m not too sure.

 

[Mason Farm and Ranch]

Thank you! And one more question, not to waste your time. How much horse safeguard would I give them. I’ve seen people online say a pea sized dose. But I’m not too sure.

I'd go with that. Small pea. Petite Pea. Dosage is 20-50 mg for 3-5 days, repeat in 10 days.

 

[Krysthal109]

I'd go with that. Small pea. Petite Pea. Dosage is 20-50 mg for 3-5 days, repeat in 10 days.

Thank you so much! You’ve been very helpful!