Dewormer suggestions?

[Jlwennerberg9]

I am looking to deworm my flock of 8 hens. Valbazen appears to be on a manufacturer backorder and I can't find it available anywhere, even online. My girls were given ivermectin 3 weeks ago for mites but I believe we are still dealing with a possible worm issue. From what I've read, the overuse of ivermectin has led to its reduced effectiveness on many worm types.

I do have safeguard suspension on hand already, which I treated them with last summer. But I have at least two girls starting a molt already and am aware of the issue with this medication and feather regrowth. I am really only familiar with these three meds for worming. Any recommendations for what else I can use?

 

[dawg53]

Here's where you can buy Valbazen aka Albendazole. I've ordered it from this place and they have fast shipping.
As a matter of fact, I finished worming my birds with it this morning.
https://horseprerace.com/albendazole-dewormer-500ml

 

[Jlwennerberg9]

Thank you!

Here's where you can buy Valbazen aka Albendazole. I've ordered it from this place and they have fast shipping.
As a matter of fact, I finished worming my birds with it this morning.
https://horseprerace.com/albendazole-dewormer-500ml

 

[Cheers]

Am I safe to assume the albendazole directions that come with the product don't include anything about chicken dosing? Suggestions on how much to administer? Did you add to water or administer orally (and per bird)? Thanks in advance!

Also, thanks for that link ... though it didn't take me straight to the product it did take me to www.horseprerace.com where I did a search and it popped right up.

 

[dawg53]

Albendazole dosage is 0.08ml per pound of weight. Give it once, then repeat in 10 days.
It's best to give it orally, that way you know they are properly wormed. Here's a link for you, please read posts #2 & #4:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/worms-in-chicken-poop.1575508/#post-26765905