Fenbendazole Administration

[Adolph Otto]

I'm treating for worms with Fenbendazole. I am noticing my hen picks her tongue up when I insert the applicator. I'm giving her 1.5 ml; she weighs 6 lbs.
Question: Is it OK if some of the med gets under her tongue. I have to do it alone, so it's a little tough. I feel sorry for her.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I'm treating for worms with Fenbendazole. I am noticing my hen picks her tongue up when I insert the applicator. I'm giving her 1.5 ml; she weighs 6 lbs.
Question: Is it OK if some of the med gets under her tongue. I have to do it alone, so it's a little tough. I feel sorry for her.

It's probably o.k.

If you haven't read the article below, you may find it helpful, there's also a video.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...dications-to-all-poultry-and-waterfowl.73335/

 

[Adolph Otto]

It's probably o.k.

If you haven't read the article below, you may find it helpful, there's also a video.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...dications-to-all-poultry-and-waterfowl.73335/




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Thank you!

 

[Eggcessive]

With chickens I like to give no more than 0.5 ml or 1/2 ml orally and then let them swallow, then give more until it is finished. I usually hold them, and pull down on their wattles to open the beak, give the 1/2 ml, release the wattles for them to swallow, and repeat.

 

[Adolph Otto]

With chickens I like to give no more than 0.5 ml or 1/2 ml orally and then let them swallow, then give more until it is finished. I usually hold them, and pull down on their wattles to open the beak, give the 1/2 ml, release the wattles for them to swallow, and repeat.

Thanks, that's a great tip!
Stephen