Does any one use ivermectin in chickens ?

[casportpony]

Thank you Kathy!! I think I will just give the recommended dose to be safe. M

Hey Kathy, is this the correct ivermectin pour?

http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/durvet-ivermectin-pour-on-250-ml

Yes, that's the one. Just remember that there is a very good chance that it won't treat any worms.

-Kathy

 

[ladyearth]

are quill mites visible? how can I tell the diff between mites and fungal infection?will skin peel?
ive been using probiotics already....
thanks

 

[casportpony]

are quill mites visible?  how can I tell the diff between mites and fungal infection?will skin peel?
ive been using probiotics already....
thanks

Google quill mites.

-Kathy

 

[JensChickies]

Yes, that's the one. Just remember that there is a very good chance that it won't treat any worms.

-Kathy

Thank you. I use valbazen for worms anyways. This bad boy is just for the relentless itching of my poor hen.

 

[Elle4680]

I have a chicken with an overload of worms which happened rather quickly, I'd say. This is my first go around with anything worm or parasite related. I have ordered Wazine and Ivermectin. I planned to treat the whole group with the Wazine first, wait 10 days and then treat her specifically with the Ivermectin. The problem is that the Ivermectin has arrived but I just got a shipping notice that the Wazine may not arrive until late next week. Not happy about it! I don't want her to suffer longer. Does anyone have advice, or experience with using the Ivermectin first.... Before a dose of Wazine... And it having bad results? Killing the chicken? I just need some opinions. Thanks so much!

 

[casportpony]

I have a chicken with an overload of worms which happened rather quickly, I'd say. This is my first go around with anything worm or parasite related. I have ordered Wazine and Ivermectin. I planned to treat the whole group with the Wazine first, wait 10 days and then treat her specifically with the Ivermectin. The problem is that the Ivermectin has arrived but I just got a shipping notice that the Wazine may not arrive until late next week. Not happy about it! I don't want her to suffer longer. Does anyone have advice, or experience with using the Ivermectin first.... Before a dose of Wazine... And it having bad results? Killing the chicken? I just need some opinions. Thanks so much!

Welcome to BYC! How do you know that your chicken has worms?

-Kathy

 

[Elle4680]

Hi Kathy,
She is losing weight, can't keep weight on, yet eating like crazy. Her poo is very watery, food not entirely digested. And distended belly. Pretty classic worm signs.

 

[casportpony]

Hi Kathy,
She is losing weight, can't keep weight on, yet eating like crazy. Her poo is very watery, food not entirely digested. And distended belly. Pretty classic worm signs.

If you think she has worms, you might want to use Safeguard instead. You should also read this:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...mergency-and-supportive-care-updated-1-3-2016

-Kathy

 

[Elle4680]

If you think she has worms, you might want to use Safeguard instead. You should also read this:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...mergency-and-supportive-care-updated-1-3-2016

-Kathy

Kathy, thank you for that information. Great to consider! If I were to get the Safeguard, how much would I dispense? Oral? She is a pretty standard size.

 

[casportpony]

If you think she has worms, you might want to use Safeguard instead. You should also read this:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...mergency-and-supportive-care-updated-1-3-2016

-Kathy

Kathy, thank you for that information. Great to consider! If I were to get the Safeguard, how much would I dispense? Oral? She is a pretty standard size.

If she were mine and I thought she had worms, I would give Safeguard or Panacur, liquid or paste orally at 0.23ml per pound for 5 consecutive days. That amount will treat large roundworms, cecal worms, gapeworms and capillary worms.

Keep in mind that if she does have a huge load of worms that worming her could kill her. It would be best if you could have her poop checked for worm eggs, coccidia, bacteria and yeast.

-Kathy