Ivermectin poisoning

Just one wing. And im not going to fight or anything I just know that it has worked for me. I have chickens up to twenty years old.
 
Just one wing. And im not going to fight or anything I just know that it has worked for me. I have chickens up to twenty years old.


Six drops from my 1ml syringe is .2ml. It's more that you're supposed to give, but it's not gonna hurt. Curiously, do you have necropsies done on all your chickens? No offense, but unless you do, how can you be certain that they don't have worms?

-Kathy
 
I just wanted to share that I worm my chickens with ivermectin injectable, six drops under the wing directly on the skin of an average sized bird. I have over fifty chickens and have never had an adverse reaction.
Edited to add that have visibly seen the round worms crawling all over the soft poop, to perfect firm stools in just a day or so.


I actually fed a bag of Feather Fixer to my flock at the same time I used the ivermectin, thinking the "toxic poop" component of the feed would treat the coops but I don't know how effective that is sinceI have only used it in conjuction with my October and April doses of ivermectin (plus a December dose I did on a group of NPIP hens that are from the same flock as my chickens but were at a different location where mites have been an ongoing problem). I am switching from a twice a year mega dose to smaller more frequent doses in the future but I am not sure how soon I can safely use the ivermectin again following my April treatment of the flock.
 
I gotta ask, did any of you look at the links Dawg posted?

-Kathy

Yes I did and have bookmarked it. Activated coal or Epsom salts in case of poisoning, though it's probably too late. I would not eat eggs from a chicken that had been treated with ivermectin . We use it on our cows, but our cows are 700 kg and have very tough hides. Not at all similar to a chicken. We once switched wormers for our goats and lost one of our does 2 days later. Back to what we trust , panacur ( safeguard )
Don't let it get to you dawg, your information on wormers is not lost on everyone.
 
20 year old chickens? Better call Guinness!



World's Oldest Living Chicken


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Matilda (chicken)

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Matilda
Born​
1990
Died​
February 11, 2006 (aged 16-17)
Known for​
World's oldest Chicken
Matilda (1990 – February 11, 2006) was a fourteen-ounce hen, and the first chicken to receive the title of World's Oldest Living Chicken from Guinness World Records. She is thought to have been descended from the Red Pyle color variation of the Old English Game breed. She was a pet of Keith and Donna Barton of Bessemer, Alabama, a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama.
Matilda's name was taken from "Waltzing Matilda", an old Australian folk song, and given to her as a result of her penchant for stepping side to side (as if she were waltzing) against the wire panels on the sides of her cage.[1] Unlike most hens, Matilda never produced eggs. Her veterinarians believed Matilda's lack of egg production contributed significantly to her extraordinarily long lifespan of sixteen years.[2]
Another contributing factor to Matilda's longevity was her having lived the majority of her life indoors, inside a large wire cage, where she enjoyed a stable, protected environment year-round.[3]

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Magic career[edit]

On October 19, 1990, Keith and Donna went to the Alabama State Fairgrounds in Fairfield, Alabama, and paid $10.00 to purchase Matilda from Steve Shaffield of Warrior, Alabama.
Under the stage names of Mort The Mystifying and Donna, Keith and Donna were pursuing their goal of becoming professional magicians, and Matilda was part of their plan. On June 5, 1991, she made her debut performance in Keith's and Donna's magic show.[4]
To make Matilda magically appear, Keith would produce an egg from two cardboard tubes, which were shown empty and then nested one inside the other. After cracking the egg, dropping its contents into an empty pan, and adding a few drops of hot sauce, Keith would place the lid on the pan and immediately lift the lid to reveal Matilda in all her glory. Her magic career would span well over a decade.
Celebrity status[edit]

World's Oldest Living Chicken[edit]

Guinness World Records (London, England)
Considering that the average lifespan of a chicken is generally no more than seven to eight years, Keith and Donna contacted Guinness World Records on July 30, 2001, to make them aware that Matilda was eleven years old and still in excellent health.
Guinness World Records responded that Matilda's age had to be substantiated. Keith and Donna began completing forms and gathering documentation, which were forwarded directly to Guinness World Records.
On April 27, 2004, Guinness World Records proclaimed fourteen-year-old Matilda to be World's Oldest Living Chicken.[5][6] Keith and Donna were presented with a congratulatory letter and official certificate from Guinness World Records.
Matilda's title of World's Oldest Living Chicken is recorded in the data banks at Guinness World Records, but has not been included in their books or on their Web site.
The Tonight Show[edit]



Following their appearance on The Tonight Show; Keith, Donna, and Matilda pose with Jay Leno. (September 2004)
NBC Universal Studios (Burbank, California)
As a direct result of Matilda’s receiving the title of World's Oldest Living Chicken; she, Keith, and Donna were guests of Jay Leno on The Tonight Show in an episode that taped and aired on September 9, 2004.[7] Also appearing on the show were Terry Bradshaw, Jim Brown and Howie Long. Musical guests were Kirk Franklin and Yolanda Adams.
A veteran of the stage, Matilda was perfectly at ease in front of the studio audience. Much to their delight, she strutted on top of Jay's desk, nibbled breadcrumbs, played with her favorite toy, and did a well-received impersonation of the NBC peacock. [8] [9]
Ambassador of good will[edit]

After returning home from The Tonight Show, Matilda began putting her celebrity status to use by becoming an ambassador of good will and appearing as an honored guest at numerous charitable events in Birmingham, Alabama, including:
Olivia Bearden Award[edit]

Greater Birmingham Humane Society (Birmingham, Alabama)
On September 22, 2005, the Greater Birmingham Humane Society held their annual awards luncheon at The Club in Birmingham, Alabama. The Olivia Bearden Award, which recognizes the specific service of an animal to another living creature (man or animal), was presented to Matilda.[14] Magically appearing to accept her award, Matilda perched proudly on top of the plaque as it was held by Keith.[15][16]
Declining health and demise[edit]

Due to age-related health problems, Matilda retired from show business on October 17, 2005, and died, at the age of sixteen, on February 11, 2006.[17][18] From the time she received the title of World's Oldest Living Chicken, Matilda lived one year, nine months, and fifteen days.
Final resting place[edit]

Locating a final resting place for Matilda has proven a challenge. Keith and Donna would prefer Matilda be interred in a place of honor in Alabama, but none has yet been located. Hartsdale Pet Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York is being considered.[19] Until a decision is reached, Matilda is being kept in frozen storage.
Posthumous honors[edit]

Broken Perch Ceremony[edit]

Southeastern Association of Magicians
Ring 35 of the International Brotherhood of Magicians (Birmingham, Alabama)
To honor Matilda's contributions to the world of magic, a Broken Perch Ceremony was conducted on Saturday, August 5, 2006. The ceremony, which was held at the Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park Hotel in Birmingham, Alabama, was hosted by the Southeastern Association of Magicians and Ring 35 of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Ring 35 is also known as the Magic City Magic Club and Judge Arnold Drennen Ring.[20]
Based on the Broken Wand Ceremony, which was initially performed in 1926 at the funeral of Harry Houdini, the Broken Perch Ceremony for Matilda was a first in magic. Never before had a magician's animal been formally recognized and honored by the magic community.
Bob Sanders, President of Ring 35, officiated at the ceremony; Jacque Meyer, Executive Director of the Greater Birmingham Humane Society, delivered the eulogy; and Bill Pitts, Past President of the International Brotherhood Of Magicians, conducted the Broken Perch ritual. In honor of Matilda's many accomplishments, Bob Sanders presented Keith and Donna with a Commendation, which had been drafted by Alabama Governor Bob Riley.
Alabama Animal Hall of Fame[edit]

Alabama Veterinary Medical Association (Montgomery, Alabama)
The Alabama Veterinary Medical Association inducted Matilda into the Alabama Animal Hall of Fame on September 9, 2006, at a black tie dinner, which was held at Embassy Suites Montgomery Hotel in Montgomery, Alabama. The ceremony was exactly two years to the date on which Matilda had appeared on The Tonight Show. Two dogs, Gucci and Muffin, were also inducted.[21][22]
 
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20 year old chickens? Better call Guinness!

World's Oldest Living Chicken

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matilda_(chicken)
Matilda (chicken)

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Matilda (1990 – February 11, 2006) was a fourteen-ounce [COLOR=0066CC]hen[/COLOR], and the first [COLOR=0066CC]chicken[/COLOR] to receive the title of World's Oldest Living Chicken from Guinness World Records. She is thought to have been descended from the Red Pyle color variation of the [COLOR=0066CC]Old English Game[/COLOR] breed. She was a pet of Keith and Donna Barton of [COLOR=0066CC]Bessemer, Alabama[/COLOR], a suburb of [COLOR=0066CC]Birmingham, Alabama[/COLOR]. Matilda's name was taken from "[COLOR=0066CC]Waltzing Matilda[/COLOR]", an old Australian folk song, and given to her as a result of her penchant for stepping side to side (as if she were waltzing) against the wire panels on the sides of her cage.[SUP][COLOR=0066CC][1][/COLOR][/SUP] Unlike most hens, Matilda never produced eggs. Her veterinarians believed Matilda's lack of egg production contributed significantly to her extraordinarily long lifespan of sixteen years.[SUP][COLOR=0066CC][2][/COLOR][/SUP] Another contributing factor to Matilda's longevity was her having lived the majority of her life indoors, inside a large wire cage, where she enjoyed a stable, protected environment year-round.[SUP][COLOR=0066CC][3][/COLOR][/SUP]
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[[COLOR=0066CC]hide[/COLOR]] Magic career[[COLOR=0066CC]edit[/COLOR]]

On October 19, 1990, Keith and Donna went to the [COLOR=0066CC]Alabama State Fairgrounds[/COLOR] in [COLOR=0066CC]Fairfield, Alabama[/COLOR], and paid $10.00 to purchase Matilda from Steve Shaffield of [COLOR=0066CC]Warrior, Alabama[/COLOR]. Under the stage names of [COLOR=0066CC]Mort The Mystifying and Donna[/COLOR], Keith and Donna were pursuing their goal of becoming professional [COLOR=0066CC]magicians[/COLOR], and Matilda was part of their plan. On June 5, 1991, she made her debut performance in Keith's and Donna's magic show.[SUP][COLOR=0066CC][4][/COLOR][/SUP] To make Matilda magically appear, Keith would produce an egg from two cardboard tubes, which were shown empty and then nested one inside the other. After cracking the egg, dropping its contents into an empty pan, and adding a few drops of hot sauce, Keith would place the lid on the pan and immediately lift the lid to reveal Matilda in all her glory. Her magic career would span well over a decade.
Celebrity status[[COLOR=0066CC]edit[/COLOR]]

World's Oldest Living Chicken[[COLOR=0066CC]edit[/COLOR]]

Guinness World Records (London, England) Considering that the average lifespan of a chicken is generally no more than seven to eight years, Keith and Donna contacted [COLOR=0066CC]Guinness World Records[/COLOR] on July 30, 2001, to make them aware that Matilda was eleven years old and still in excellent health. Guinness World Records responded that Matilda's age had to be substantiated. Keith and Donna began completing forms and gathering documentation, which were forwarded directly to Guinness World Records. On April 27, 2004, Guinness World Records proclaimed fourteen-year-old Matilda to be World's Oldest Living Chicken.[SUP][COLOR=0066CC][5][/COLOR][/SUP][SUP][COLOR=0066CC][6][/COLOR][/SUP] Keith and Donna were presented with a congratulatory letter and official certificate from Guinness World Records. Matilda's title of World's Oldest Living Chicken is recorded in the data banks at Guinness World Records, but has not been included in their books or on their [COLOR=0066CC]Web site[/COLOR].
The Tonight Show[[COLOR=0066CC]edit[/COLOR]]



Following their appearance on The Tonight Show; Keith, Donna, and Matilda pose with Jay Leno. (September 2004)
NBC Universal Studios (Burbank, California) As a direct result of Matilda’s receiving the title of World's Oldest Living Chicken; she, Keith, and Donna were guests of [COLOR=0066CC]Jay Leno[/COLOR] on [COLOR=0066CC]The Tonight Show[/COLOR] in an episode that taped and aired on September 9, 2004.[SUP][COLOR=0066CC][7][/COLOR][/SUP] Also appearing on the show were [COLOR=0066CC]Terry Bradshaw[/COLOR], [COLOR=0066CC]Jim Brown[/COLOR] and [COLOR=0066CC]Howie Long[/COLOR]. Musical guests were [COLOR=0066CC]Kirk Franklin[/COLOR] and [COLOR=0066CC]Yolanda Adams[/COLOR]. A veteran of the stage, Matilda was perfectly at ease in front of the studio audience. Much to their delight, she strutted on top of Jay's desk, nibbled breadcrumbs, played with her favorite toy, and did a well-received impersonation of the [COLOR=0066CC]NBC[/COLOR] peacock. [SUP][COLOR=0066CC][8][/COLOR][/SUP][SUP][COLOR=0066CC][9][/COLOR][/SUP]
Ambassador of good will[[COLOR=0066CC]edit[/COLOR]]

After returning home from The Tonight Show, Matilda began putting her celebrity status to use by becoming an ambassador of good will and appearing as an honored guest at numerous charitable events in Birmingham, Alabama, including: Olivia Bearden Award[[COLOR=0066CC]edit[/COLOR]]

Greater Birmingham Humane Society (Birmingham, Alabama) On September 22, 2005, the [COLOR=0066CC]Greater Birmingham Humane Society[/COLOR] held their annual awards luncheon at [COLOR=0066CC]The Club[/COLOR] in Birmingham, Alabama. The Olivia Bearden Award, which recognizes the specific service of an animal to another living creature (man or animal), was presented to Matilda.[SUP][COLOR=0066CC][14][/COLOR][/SUP] Magically appearing to accept her award, Matilda perched proudly on top of the plaque as it was held by Keith.[SUP][COLOR=0066CC][15][/COLOR][/SUP][SUP][COLOR=0066CC][16][/COLOR][/SUP]
Declining health and demise[[COLOR=0066CC]edit[/COLOR]]

Due to age-related health problems, Matilda retired from show business on October 17, 2005, and died, at the age of sixteen, on February 11, 2006.[SUP][COLOR=0066CC][17][/COLOR][/SUP][SUP][COLOR=0066CC][18][/COLOR][/SUP] From the time she received the title of World's Oldest Living Chicken, Matilda lived one year, nine months, and fifteen days.
Final resting place[[COLOR=0066CC]edit[/COLOR]]

Locating a final resting place for Matilda has proven a challenge. Keith and Donna would prefer Matilda be interred in a place of honor in Alabama, but none has yet been located. [COLOR=0066CC]Hartsdale Pet Cemetery[/COLOR] in [COLOR=0066CC]Hartsdale, New York[/COLOR] is being considered.[SUP][COLOR=0066CC][19][/COLOR][/SUP] Until a decision is reached, Matilda is being kept in frozen storage.
Posthumous honors[[COLOR=0066CC]edit[/COLOR]]

Broken Perch Ceremony[[COLOR=0066CC]edit[/COLOR]]

Southeastern Association of Magicians Ring 35 of the International Brotherhood of Magicians (Birmingham, Alabama) To honor Matilda's contributions to the world of magic, a Broken Perch Ceremony was conducted on Saturday, August 5, 2006. The ceremony, which was held at the [COLOR=0066CC]Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park Hotel[/COLOR] in Birmingham, Alabama, was hosted by the Southeastern Association of Magicians and [COLOR=0066CC]Ring 35[/COLOR] of the [COLOR=0066CC]International Brotherhood of Magicians[/COLOR]. Ring 35 is also known as the Magic City Magic Club and Judge Arnold Drennen Ring.[SUP][COLOR=0066CC][20][/COLOR][/SUP] Based on the [COLOR=0066CC]Broken Wand Ceremony[/COLOR], which was initially performed in 1926 at the funeral of [COLOR=0066CC]Harry Houdini[/COLOR], the Broken Perch Ceremony for Matilda was a first in magic. Never before had a magician's animal been formally recognized and honored by the magic community. Bob Sanders, President of Ring 35, officiated at the ceremony; Jacque Meyer, Executive Director of the Greater Birmingham Humane Society, delivered the eulogy; and Bill Pitts, Past President of the International Brotherhood Of Magicians, conducted the Broken Perch ritual. In honor of Matilda's many accomplishments, Bob Sanders presented Keith and Donna with a Commendation, which had been drafted by Alabama Governor Bob Riley.
Alabama Animal Hall of Fame[[COLOR=0066CC]edit[/COLOR]]

Alabama Veterinary Medical Association (Montgomery, Alabama) The Alabama Veterinary Medical Association inducted Matilda into the Alabama Animal Hall of Fame on September 9, 2006, at a black tie dinner, which was held at [COLOR=0066CC]Embassy Suites Montgomery Hotel[/COLOR] in [COLOR=0066CC]Montgomery, Alabama[/COLOR]. The ceremony was exactly two years to the date on which Matilda had appeared on The Tonight Show. Two dogs, Gucci and Muffin, were also inducted.[SUP][COLOR=0066CC][21][/COLOR][/SUP][SUP][COLOR=0066CC][22][/COLOR][/SUP]
Lol, Kathy you really are the ' mad scientist '.
 

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