Panacur in water??

[WildestThing]

I have 24 chickens and 8 turkeys. I took one of my turkeys to the vet because he wasn't eating. He was diagnosed with whipworms and was dosed with Panacur (Fenbendazole). The vet said I should treat the rest of the flock as well, but catching and medicating all of them is not possible. Can the Panacur be added to their water, and if so, how much per gallon? We do this with Corid and it seems to work fine.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

IMO, it is difficult to get exact dosages in each bird by putting it in the water. If you need to do them all, just wait till they are on the roost after dusk. It will be easy to catch and dose then. It is easy with a helper. I've done it by myself for 40 birds.

 

[casportpony]

I might have a solution for you, just tell me what the turkey weighs and how much the vet prescribed.

Panacur is not water soluble so probably not a good idea.

 

[WildestThing]

I have the liquid that is usually given to goats, and that is water soluble. Not sure what they weigh. Maybe around 20 lbs.

 

[WildestThing]

IMO, it is difficult to get exact dosages in each bird by putting it in the water. If you need to do them all, just wait till they are on the roost after dusk. It will be easy to catch and dose then. It is easy with a helper. I've done it by myself for 40 birds.

Thank you, I'll give it a try.

 

[casportpony]

I have the liquid that is usually given to goats, and that is water soluble. Not sure what they weigh. Maybe around 20 lbs.

How much did the vet tell you to give the 20-pound turkey?

 

[WildestThing]

How much did the vet tell you to give the 20-pound turkey?

1 ML for 3 days, then repeat in 3 weeks. He was only 12 lbs then. He had lost a lot of weight.

 

[casportpony]

1 ML for 3 days, then repeat in 3 weeks. He was only 12 lbs then. He had lost a lot of weight.

If you want to do that again that's about 20 mg/kg.

Each 20-pound turkey will need 1.8 ml (I would round up to 2 ml)
Each 5-pound chicken will need 0.45 ml (I would round up to 0.5 ml)

Will they eat a mash?

 

[WildestThing]

If you want to do that again that's about 20 mg/kg.

Each 20-pound turkey will need 1.8 ml (I would round up to 2 ml)
Each 5-pound chicken will need 0.45 ml (I would round up to 0.5 ml)

Will they eat a mash?

Yes! They will eat mash. So I multiply the dosage for each chicken and turkey, then add it to the water used to make the mash. Yep, that will work. Thank you, Kathy!!!!

 

[casportpony]

That's how lots of peafowl breeders do it. Mine won't eat a mash so I have to catch them.