lost a peafowl this morning...

[PeepsCA]

I've never used Corid, I've never had a Coccidiosis outbreak, so I am not sure if it's safe to use Safeguard so soon after Corid or not... there should be a 1-800 number on the bottle, maybe you can call and ask a company representative how soon you can give them a wormer after having a dose of Corid? Maybe there's info on their website?

Safeguard is a broad spectrum wormer, so it's a little harsh... if you have never wormed before I personally would use Wazine first, then in 10 days use the SafeGuard. Wazine is a one day treatment, Safeguard is a 3-5 day treatment. Wazine has directions on the bottle, Safeguard is used off label for poultry, so search this forum for the correct dosage.

Also if you have access to a left over pumpkin from last Fall I would give them that for at least a day before worming (seeds and all), during the worming also and after, it supposedly helps bulk up their gut giving the wormer a better chance to get at all the nasty crawlies better. I grate mine in the food processor and they love it. I also give a dose of probiotics for a couple days after as well.

Good luck, hope the rest of your flock is all doing fine.

 

[critters]

whew....ok...will get and call the safeguard people and wellas check out Wazine too....

I too hope all my babies will be fine...so far they look okkk??

thanks!!

 

[6littlechickies]

Skip the wazine, ,it is pretty ineffective for peafowl. The safeguard is very well tolerated by the birds and can be started immediately. (The company won't give you a clearance for when to give b/c the use is "off label" It is not approved for poultry.) Dose 1 mL directly down the throat or about 5 mL per gallon of drinking water for 3-5 days. Repeat after 10 days to get newly hatched eggs that weren't killed. Hold back the water for a bit from the birds before dosing them so that after mixing the safeguard in the water the birds are a little thirsty and go in for a good dose. Difficult to OD birds on safeguard. Alternately you could use ivermectin and it would get rid of external and internal parasites.

Good luck and sorry to hear about your bird.

 

[deerman]

Wazine is a waste...only kills round worms.....safeguard for goats is the best

 

[oldguy]

The safeguard is very well tolerated by the birds and can be started immediately. Dose 1 mL directly down the throat or about 5 mL per gallon of drinking water for 3-5 days. Repeat after 10 days to get newly hatched eggs that weren't killed.

How old should the birds be before first round of wormer?
Once you complete the second round ...........how long before you dose them again? And does the interval time period recommendation increase for free range birds?