Deworming

[RollinWithTheStones]

We are care taking (which includes 15 full grown girls, and 15- 3ish month old chicks). They were dewormed this past weekend, can the eggs still be eaten? Usually they are sold, but the owners said to just get rid of them. I'd hate to waste the eggs. Can they be eaten by humans or cats?

While I've owned chickens before, we never had to deworm them and I've been out of the chicken game for about 12 years at this point.

 

[Debbie292d]

What did they use? A product like Safeguard has no egg withdrawal, but some might. It could be different depending on the product.

 

[RollinWithTheStones]

What did they use? A product like Safeguard has no egg withdrawal, but some might. It could be different depending on the product.

Thanks for the insight. I'll email them and ask.

 

[nuthatched]

Thanks for the insight. I'll email them and ask.

Most wormers aren't marketed for chickens.
We could tell you if you have the product and dose handy.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

We are care taking

They were dewormed this past weekend, can the eggs still be eaten? Usually they are sold, but the owners said to just get rid of them.

The owners want eggs tossed since they sell eggs. This lessens the chance of any eggs that may have residues of medications being accidentally kept and mixed in with eggs that will be sold in the future, which would be a liability if someone gets sick or has an allergic reaction.

I would follow the Owner's request since this must be their business(?)

Depending on what product (and dosing) was used, there may be no withdrawal period on up to 30days or so after the last dosing.

Safeguard has many products on the market. Only Aquasol© is FDA approved with NO egg withdrawal period IF the manufacturer's dosing and instructions are followed. Aquasol© only treats Roundworms.

If using Safeguard 10% Liquid Goat or 10% Equine Paste, dosing is different and there would be a withdrawal period.
Same with most all other dewormers on the market since they would be used off label.

Toss the eggs as instructed by the Owners and you won't have to worry with it.

What did they use? A product like Safeguard has no egg withdrawal, but some might. It could be different depending on the product.

Which One?

 

[RollinWithTheStones]

The owners want eggs tossed since they sell eggs. This lessens the chance of any eggs that may have residues of medications being accidentally kept and mixed in with eggs that will be sold in the future, which would be a liability if someone gets sick or has an allergic reaction.

I would follow the Owner's request since this must be their business(?)

Depending on what product (and dosing) was used, there may be no withdrawal period on up to 30days or so after the last dosing.

Safeguard has many products on the market. Only Aquasol© is FDA approved with NO egg withdrawal period IF the manufacturer's dosing and instructions are followed. Aquasol© only treats Roundworms.

If using Safeguard 10% Liquid Goat or 10% Equine Paste, dosing is different and there would be a withdrawal period.
Same with most all other dewormers on the market since they would be used off label.

Toss the eggs as instructed by the Owners and you won't have to worry with it.




Which One?

It's not really a business, just a way to get rid of the eggs while they're not there. Turns out it was Albendazole. I was looking at it more like could my family eat them, our cats, wild birds. If not then we'll toss them.

 

[RollinWithTheStones]

Most wormers aren't marketed for chickens.
We could tell you if you have the product and dose handy.

They said Albedazole.

 

[Eggcessive]

Albendazole has a 14 day egg withdrawal time. It is a drug that is also used in humans to treat worms. Honestly, some people here on BYC eat eggs themselves after using albendazole or fenbendazole (SafeGuard 10%,) but I would not sell or give away eggs during withdrawal time. Eating them is up to you, since there will be a small amount that will be in the eggs.

 

[RollinWithTheStones]

Albendazole has a 14 day egg withdrawal time. It is a drug that is also used in humans to treat worms. Honestly, some people here on BYC eat eggs themselves after using albendazole or fenbendazole (SafeGuard 10%,) but I would not sell or give away eggs during withdrawal time. Eating them is up to you, since there will be a small amount that will be in the eggs.

Yeah I have not intent of giving to others. Thanks for the help I really appreciate it.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

It's not really a business, just a way to get rid of the eggs while they're not there. Turns out it was Albendazole. I was looking at it more like could my family eat them, our cats, wild birds. If not then we'll toss them.

They said Albedazole.

It would be up to you to research and read up on the medication to determine whether you want to feed the eggs to yourself, the cats, etc. Some folks don't observe withdrawal periods if eggs are for personal use and they have informed themselves about the medication.

Albendazole withdrawal period of 14days after the last dosing, so that's a throw away time of a total of 24days. (Dosing is given once, then repeated in 10days = 24days)