Need clarification on AquaSol

[awagnon]

I need to deworm my girls. Getting poopy butts and fecal came back positive for roundworms. I have the liquid wormer to put in their water, but not sure if I have the math right for dosing. My flock weighs 47 pounds collectively and when I do the math, it comes to 0.10ml. Can someone experienced with using this double check me on that and let me know if this is the correct dosage??

Also, do I just take it out of the bottle with the syringe and put it directly into their waterer and mix it well? Does it matter how big the waterer is? I am using a 3 gallon container for this. Will that dilute it too much?? The insert & box that came with it apparently got misplaced or accidently thrown out so I don't have it to read if this is the correct way to give it. TIA!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Here's some information for Aquasol, hope this helps.

Merck's site for Aquasol
https://merckusa.cvpservice.com/product/view/1047550

Chart at Jeffers
https://jefferspet.com/products/saf...ZZcP9UGzRMOPZtms8ZavuiJ3dL9mdthXuSHqXiE4IPjO7

 

[awagnon]

Thanks @Wyorp Rock. My math was a tiny bit off by their weight, but now I am confused as to the amount of water to use to dilute it in. I have 9 girls and their collective weight is 47 pounds. I need some clarification on the dilution. According to their weight, I'd use 4 cups, but according to the number of hens I have it says to use 8 cups of water. That's a BIG difference. I don't want to dilute this too much and waste it. Which amount of water do I use AND would I only give them the 4 or 8 cups TOTAL of water? I have no idea how long it would take for them to drink that and I don't want them to run out of water during the day.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Thanks @Wyorp Rock. My math was a tiny bit off by their weight, but now I am confused as to the amount of water to use to dilute it in. I have 9 girls and their collective weight is 47 pounds. I need some clarification on the dilution. According to their weight, I'd use 4 cups, but according to the number of hens I have it says to use 8 cups of water. That's a BIG difference. I don't want to dilute this too much and waste it. Which amount of water do I use AND would I only give them the 4 or 8 cups TOTAL of water? I have no idea how long it would take for them to drink that and I don't want them to run out of water during the day.

I don't know, I've never used Aquasol, I dose my birds orally with albendazole or fenbendazole.

The instructions can be confusing for the Aquasol, so you may want to contact Merck for clarification.

https://www.merck-animal-health-usa.com/products/safe-guard-fenbendazole-oral-suspension-aquasol/

 

[awagnon]

Thanks. AquaSol is fenbendazole, but I am sure you KNEW that. lol I did have the math correct thanks to the chart you posted. Thank so much for that! What I found out from another site, that is run by a vet, that is doesn't matter too much on the amount of water as long as they drink ALL that water, collectively, each day. He says it's a different formulation for chickens than the goat version as the goat version is formulated for ruminant animals that 'recycle' their stomach contents throughout the day so that stays in them longer. Chickens usually process it within a shorter period of time. I guess that is supposed to mean it's more concentrated. I have no idea. I have used the goat version in the past with good results tho, too. Is the albendazole prescription only? Where do you find that?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Thanks. AquaSol is fenbendazole, but I am sure you KNEW that. lol I did have the math correct thanks to the chart you posted. Thank so much for that! What I found out from another site, that is run by a vet, that is doesn't matter too much on the amount of water as long as they drink ALL that water, collectively, each day. He says it's a different formulation for chickens than the goat version as the goat version is formulated for ruminant animals that 'recycle' their stomach contents throughout the day so that stays in them longer. Chickens usually process it within a shorter period of time. I guess that is supposed to mean it's more concentrated. I have no idea. I have used the goat version in the past with good results tho, too. Is the albendazole prescription only? Where do you find that?

Yes, I knew that LOL

Nah, fenbendazole is the same in both, it's just one is made to be mixed with water, while the other is an oral suspension that doesn't mix well with water. It's like comparing paste, to powder, to suspension to whatever - its all the same drug, just mixed or given in different ways.

Albendazole is in the same class as Fenbendazole, it's given orally by weight. You can purchase it online. https://toltrazurilshop.com/products/albendazole-11-36-liquid-solution/