deworming

[aj1]

can i use 10% fenbendazole and albon at the same time? i read that the dosage is 3cc 10% fenbendazole to one gallon water? and the albon dosage is 1/2 to 1 oz to one gallon? i have 15 chicks 2 to 4 weeks old. can i mix it all together or do i need to give the albon for a 3 or 4 days and then the 10% fenbendazole for 3 days ? i have used these meds on dogs for years but im not that expreinced with chickens. any info on this will be help full

 

[hinkjc]

2-4 week old chicks should not need worming. May I ask why you are going to worm them? I would not mix medications. Always use one, allow time for probiotics and gut restore, then follow with another. Chemicals are very harsh on the gut flora.

 

[aj1]

well when i raise pups i deworm at 2 4 6 amd 8 weeks and albon in the water at 8 weeks. its important to keep young pups worm free and cocci free. i was going to worm them cus thats what i do with pups prevention. on top of that thay look light pink/anemic and not red. i have the albon in the water right now is that ok?

 

[hinkjc]

Chicks that are 2-4 weeks old are not typically red yet. I don't follow the same worming regimen for chicks as I do for pups. They are a very different species.