Ivermect/fenbendazole

[Koeyohte]

EDIT: Also, I have heard that this is not harmful to give to the birds even if they are not infected, but as a precaution.

After a horrible epidemic a few months ago, I have been looking to get the goat version of Ivermectin to put into my birds' water. So far I haven't been able to find it (I go to Tractor Supply).

What about fenbendazole? I did find this "patient chart," http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Rx_Info_Sheets/rx_fenbendazole.pdf , that does include birds, though it says there is risk of marrow supression and other things.

My silver female looks to have some issue so I would like to do this as soon as possible. I do plan to start her and the other birds on Aureomycin feed that I got, as well as add electrolytes (Sav-a-chick), then ACV to everyone's water.

I would like to know if Ivermectin (goat, for use in water) or fenbendazole (goat again? for water) is best.

Any help at all is very appreciated. My silver has been through so much and I want to help her in any way I can. Thank you,
~Koey

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

What are you trying to treat? What was the epidemic?

 

[casportpony]

As far as i know, liquid ivermectin Is sold as 1% injectable and 5% pour on, no such thing as "ivermectin for goats", but please, let me know if I'm wrong. Safegaurd is sold in a smaller bottle with a picture of a goat, but it's the exact same thing as the large bottle that has a cow on it, it's 10% Fenbendazole.

 

[casportpony]

I stand corrected, it also comes in a huge bottle of .08%.
http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail....=34525617523&gclid=CIvyyOnWqrcCFeiDQgodbXUAag

 

[dawg53]

Here's a similar thread by the OP:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/784354/ivermectin-pour-on#post_11255949

 

[Koeyohte]

Thank you. I went with the cattle/swine injection.

My female silver pheasant has been moving slowly and sometimes has watery poo, as well as as is being plucked on her back by the male pheasant. So I am suspicious of worms though I haven't seen anything.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Thank you. I went with the cattle/swine injection.

My female silver pheasant has been moving slowly and sometimes has watery poo, as well as as is being plucked on her back by the male pheasant. So I am suspicious of worms though I haven't seen anything.

You might start a new thread with "Pheasant" in the title in the Emergencies section with this problem listed to see if you get some responses. I have never had Pheasants and thus cannot advise.

 

[casportpony]

I think the dose for birds of all types (except ratites) is 200 micrograms per kilogram (0.02ml per 2.2 pounds).