All the broad spectrum dewormers are expensive but they last a while as you should only have to use it twice a year. I make Valbazen mash for our larger flock and mix it with applesauce (in the mash) which works pretty well..they will eat it.There's directions on here for how to calculate the dose to make a mash, or you can ask Cascartpony. (Kathy). For a mash, you have to calculate the entire weight of the flock, then figure the dose based on the entire weight. We deworm every five to six months. You can also make a mash with Safeguard. Neither Valbazen or Safeguard mix well with water. I like Levasol the best, because you CAN mix THAT with water, and they'll drink it. You have to get that on line, though. Firststatevetsupply.com is one source.
With any of these methods where you're dosing the whole flock, you're never sure if they're getting enough, of course, but we've found it works pretty well and our flock seems to stay healthy. For a sick bird, I've found the best way is that described above..dribble it into the side of the beak. Sometimes you have to tip their head up a bit, gently, so they'll swallow.
It's hard to overdose them on dewormer, there's a fairly broad margin for error there. If you're using Valbazen, I'd use it two days in a row, then repeat ten days later. And don't get discouraged. Once you get used to doing it, it gets easier.
With any of these methods where you're dosing the whole flock, you're never sure if they're getting enough, of course, but we've found it works pretty well and our flock seems to stay healthy. For a sick bird, I've found the best way is that described above..dribble it into the side of the beak. Sometimes you have to tip their head up a bit, gently, so they'll swallow.
It's hard to overdose them on dewormer, there's a fairly broad margin for error there. If you're using Valbazen, I'd use it two days in a row, then repeat ten days later. And don't get discouraged. Once you get used to doing it, it gets easier.
