- If possible, consult your veterinarian.
- Do not attempt if you cannot safely and gently carry and restrain your bird.
- Do not attempt if bird's crop is full of water as aspiration can occur from handling.
- Do not attempt until you know the difference between the oesophagus and the trachea.
- Do not do if your bird is molting.
- Choose your mg/kg of fenbendazole, liquid or paste. I do 50mg/kg
From:http://www.hopkinslivestock.com/oral_dosing_article.htm
The hole at the back of the tongue is the trachea - Nothing should ever go in there!
- Get your supplies ready
- Catch and weigh your bird.
- Calculate dose and prepare one or more syringes. Please note that this method will work for those who use a 1cc/ml syringe. Anything larger is too big and IMNSHO, not safe!
Please note that I was the one holding the bird and taking the pictures, please use both hands!
- Hold bird - I like to sit with my thighs parallel to the ground, feet firmly on ground and the bird in my lap. I hold it gently, but firmly and grab the head.
- Open mouth and wait for bird to relax.
- Insert syringe - I like to insert from left to right, across the tongue, behind the trachea, into the oesophagus. Again, wait for the bird to relax.
- Give wormer
- Repeat in ten days.
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