Ivomec Drench

[Lhoward42]

If you use the Ivermectin drench to worm your chickens, is it ok to use on 7 week chicks that are in with the entire flock?

 

[Percheron chick]

I wouldn't. First, 7 week old chicks do not have heavy worm loads and second, you will overdose them. If "accepted" dosage is .04 ml (one drop) per kg, how can you properly dose a 1/2# bird?

 

[Lhoward42]

I wouldn't. First, 7 week old chicks do not have heavy worm loads and second, you will overdose them. If "accepted" dosage is .04 ml (one drop) per kg, how can you properly dose a 1/2# bird?

This is mixed in a gallon of water not given topically!

 

[Percheron chick]

How do you properly dose it when mixed in water?
#1 at that age they do not have a parasite load that you need to address.

 

[Lhoward42]

My only concern was they’re in the same coop with the older birds because of their mother, so they’re exposed to the same worms and parasites. I figured out a way to raise the water out of the way so they can’t access it! Thank you for the help