This is true for all wormers in this class (albendazole, oxfendazole, etc), though many of us that use it have never seen a problem.
Capillary worms require a large dose of fenbendazole for 5 consecutive days.
Important note:
PoultyDVM is not written or maintained by a veterinarian and...
Yes, all feather damage has been reported when used during a molt, but many of us use it during molts and do not have problems.
Note that poultrydvm has some pretty good info, but it also has tons of misinformation, especially on its worming pages. The site was created and maintained by someone...
There is a reference in Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook that says not to use it during molt or breeding season, but it doesn't go into detail. Another vet book says using it during molt can cause feather damage.
-Kathy
Misinformation is everywhere, including mfg websites like Jeffer's and Durvet. Both those sites list incorrect amounts for an oxytetracyline powder. It's not just a little off, it's way off. To prove it I bought a bag, weighed it, and did the math, but it won't matter, because people would...
I think you'll find that most of your standard sized hens will need more than 1cc. :D Your 8 week old chicks probably weigh a little more than 1/2 pound. Your BO's, they're pretty big, so I bet you'll find they get at least 1.5 cc.
-Kathy
The Safeguard dose I use is 0.23 ml per pound for five consecutive days, and some vets will tell you to repeat in 10 days.
One day of Safeguard at 0.23 ml per pound will treat large roundworms and cecal worms, but will not treat capillary worm or gapeworms.
I know there are lots of posts on...
Safeguard is not water soluble, and 3 cc per gallon wouldn't be enough even is it was. I wish that people would stop post the 3 cc a gallon misinformation.
-Kathy
This was written for reptiles, but much of it still
applies to avian medicine.
http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Reptile-Health/Disease-Management/Reptiles-Nematode-Parasites-Treatment-Fenbendazole/
Reptiles Nematode Parasites Treatment: Fenbendazole
BY ROGER J. KLINGENBERG
Nematodes are...
...Wormers in water... Sigh. Do you know that the ivermectins sold for cattle are *not* water soluble? If you doubt me, just put touch it and you'll see that it feels oily. If you still don't believe me, place some water in a clear glass, add a few ml of ivermectin, stir well, then come back in...
Wormers during breeding season... I know that Safeguard is used in breeding horses, but Valbazen is *not* used in breeding bulls. Not sure how that translates to birds, but I thought it would b worth mentioning.
-Kathy
There is a huge difference between could cause feather damage and will cause feather damage. I think most of us with peafowl are willing to take the risk.
-Kathy