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Does Ivermentin make them sterile??

Discussion in 'Managing Your Flock' started by MakNat, Nov 17, 2009.

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  1. Nov 17, 2009 #1
    MakNat

    MakNat Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Does it make the hens, roos or both sterile?? I'v heard that but i'm not sure and if anyone knows who or which ones and how long, please let me know!! I'm talking about the pour on cattle kind used to worm chickens with a drop on their necks! Thanks
     
  3. Nov 17, 2009 #2
    mamaKate

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    The info I read was that it was a possible side effect in a small percentage of uses and even then the effect was temporary. I used it on a BO pullet a few weeks ago and she started to lay right on schedule.
     
  5. Nov 17, 2009 #3
    NatalieB

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    I am pretty sure that ivermectin is ivermectin (doesn't matter what form). I use the injectible for cow/swine I drop 0.25cc down their throats and it is done. I have never had a problem so far. Works great too.
     
  7. Nov 17, 2009 #4
    ilroost

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    never had a problem here and have used it for years
     
  9. Nov 17, 2009 #5
    gritsar

    gritsar Cows, Chooks & Impys - OH MY!

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    Used it just a few weeks ago. My hens are laying like crazy. I haven't checked the eggs for fertileness lately, but I doubt old Thor is having any problems in that dept.
     

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