Ivermectin

[Hayleytemplet]

I am treating my flock with ivermectin for mites and I know there is a washout period but why? I know people took ivermectin during covid so is it the amount that is different and not good for you? Or is it basically the same and we are just getting the ivermectin through the eggs if we eat them??

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I am treating my flock with ivermectin for mites and I know there is a washout period but why? I know people took ivermectin during covid so is it the amount that is different and not good for you? Or is it basically the same and we are just getting the ivermectin through the eggs if we eat them??

Do you mean withdrawal period?

Ivermectin withdrawal period is 30 days after the last treatment, so...you give Ivermectin once, then repeat in 10 days, so 40 days would be the withdrawal period.

Up to you if you want to observe a withdrawal period or not.

 

[Disheygirl]

I am treating my flock with ivermectin for mites and I know there is a washout period but why? I know people took ivermectin during covid so is it the amount that is different and not good for you? Or is it basically the same and we are just getting the ivermectin through the eggs if we eat them??

I treated mine once and didn’t stop eating their eggs. Since ivermectin is safe for humans and it isn’t turned into poison by way of the chicken then personally, I’m not concerned. The FDA allows worse garbage in our food (brominated vegetable oil, yellow 5, red 40, and so on) - weird how they don’t suggest a withdrawal period for Mt Dew or Little Debbie’s.

 

[Lillith37]

I have heard/read very mixed opinions on the withholding period for ivermectin. 5 days, 7 days, 2 weeks, 1 month, even 3-4 months. There seems to be no clear authority on this so I would suggest doing your own research/reading, and find anecdotal evidence from people who have been using the product in similar ways and for similar purposes about what their experiences have been like.

 

[David61]

Lets ask dr.fauci.

 

[Shadrach]

It seems an expensive way of treating for mites when permethrin is cheap, easy and effective with no egg withdrawral period.

 

[dawg53]

Ditto what @Shadrach stated.
Coops and nest boxes must be thoroughly cleaned out and bedding incinerated or removed and disposed of. The coop must be sprayed or dusted to prevent re-infection with external parasites. You cannot do that with ivermectin.

Permethrin 10% liquid concentrate can be sprayed inside the coop, it has a 28 day residual effect.
Or you can use the powder. Simply put a pile of Permethrin dust at the entrance to the coop after completely cleaning out the inside of the coop, nest boxes included.
Ensure all vents are closed and make sure no birds are inside the coop.
Wear a mask and chicken clothes. Get your leaf blower and aim it at the pile of dust at the entrance to the coop and hit it full blast. Then close the entrance door.
It will look like a smoke bomb went off inside the coop. The Permethrin dust will get in every hidden crack and crevice and kill the parasites.

It's best to do this procedure early, it'll take time for the dust to settle. Once it settles, open all vents, put in new bedding and lightly sprinkle the bedding with Permethrin dust and pat it down with your hands if you can.

 

[David61]

permethrin 10 is not what to use. You want the 13.3.
The 32oz bottle at TSC is the best price i have found.
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/control-solutions-permethrin-133-32-oz

 

[dawg53]

Here are the dilution ratios for whichever Permethrin concentrate you use, if you decide to use it.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/mites-in-shavings.1452638/page-2#post-24234111

 

[KRack]

I don’t do egg withdrawal when I use ivermectin, I don’t personally feel its necessary.