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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...

Google it. :D -Kathy

Probably. -Kathy

OMG! I think I found the source of many worming misinformations, it's Gail Damerow's Chicken Health Handbook! -Kathy

I did see some feather "changes" in a chicken hen I de-wormed during a full blown molt, so I think it's possible. -Kathy

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

Yeah, I guess I've heard all of those, but the one that bugs me the most is "just give your bird a pea sized amount". Who started that one? -Kathy

Another misinformation that bugs me is the horse paste wormer one. Sigh... -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...

Your dogs can't get chicken worms, but dogs do get worms, and you can use Safeguard. Dog dose is 0.23 ml per pound for *3* days. -Kathy

While looking for information about fenbendazole and feather damage, I found this about Moxidectin. Looks like it might be a good one to consider as an alternative wormer: http://www.auspigeonco.com.au/Articles/Moxidectin_product_review.html Wormers in water... Sigh. Do you know that the...

Exactly! -Kathy

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

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