IVERMECTIN-pour on dosage

[BigBlueHen53]

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond, Redbrew! If my bird were based strictly indoors, I'm sure every 3 weeks of Ivermectin drops would be sufficient. Tricky situation that he enjoys spending time with the outdoor flocks, but I know he would be unhappy if I forced him to stay indoors. Would you happen to know how long the mite-killing effects of Ivermectin last in the system of our birds once applied behind the neck? Does it wear off after only a few days? I initially thought it would kill any new mites that bit him up until his next dose, but considering they say repearğtreatment after 7-10 days is necessary to kill newly hatched eggs, I suppose it does not stay effective for any longer than that?

There is also a Pigeon forum here on BYC. Click on the icon that looks like conversation balloons at the top of the page, then scroll down till you find the heading for Other Backyard Poultry, and look for Pigeons and Doves. Best wishes!

 

[Amberherbert96]

Hi just wondering if you can use ivermectin on chickens I have zinjet.

Did anyone say if zinjet was okay to use ? I have zinjet too but it’s active is less and you usually dilute it so I was unsure if it’s the same

 

[Bird Herd]

I just bought 3 cc syringe and 20 gauge needle. It took about 50 drops from needle to equal 0.5 cc of 5mg/ml ivermectin cattle pour-on. That is a huge difference. Not sure if I should be counting droplets (about 9) or if I should be measuring and dispensing cc's.

Please help clarify.
Thanks!

I left my chickens cooped up today so that I could run to store, buy supplies and come home to do this before letting them out to free-range. Sadly, poor ladies, may not get out to play at all today. Will be dark in just over an hour. Sigh.

Not good. Should be using the 1 ml syringe. It's the smallest.

 

[Bird Herd]

Too much. Should be 1ml syringe or an eye dropper.

I just bought 3 cc syringe and 20 gauge needle. It took about 50 drops from needle to equal 0.5 cc of 5mg/ml ivermectin cattle pour-on. That is a huge difference. Not sure if I should be counting droplets (about 9) or if I should be measuring and dispensing cc's.

Please help clarify.
Thanks!

I left my chickens cooped up today so that I could run to store, buy supplies and come home to do this before letting them out to free-range. Sadly, poor ladies, may not get out to play at all today. Will be dark in just over an hour. Sigh.