Medicated feed won't treat coccidia, but it is okay to worm them while they eating it. FYI, there are no drug interactions between amprolium and fenbendazole (Safeguard) that I have been able to find. There have been a few times that I have been unsure as to what was ailing one of my birds, so they have been treated with Corid *and* Safeguard at the same time and have shown no ill effects.
Quote: I posted that link not for the feather issue, but for someone to get an idea of how much to give and ways to give it.Personally, I give it no matter what stage of molt they're in and so far haven't seen any issues.
-Kathy
Edited to add:
Peafowl aren't like chickens and are always growing in feathers. Have used fenbendazole in molting ducks, chickens, turkeys, guineas and peafowl - zero feather issues.
Have also used it in my breeding stock and have seen zero difference in egg fertility/hatchablity. Not saying people should use it during molt or breeding, just that I have and haven't had any issues with it.
Quote: I posted that link not for the feather issue, but for someone to get an idea of how much to give and ways to give it.Personally, I give it no matter what stage of molt they're in and so far haven't seen any issues.
-Kathy
Edited to add:
Peafowl aren't like chickens and are always growing in feathers. Have used fenbendazole in molting ducks, chickens, turkeys, guineas and peafowl - zero feather issues.
Have also used it in my breeding stock and have seen zero difference in egg fertility/hatchablity. Not saying people should use it during molt or breeding, just that I have and haven't had any issues with it.
I was responding to your post #10 in this link as proof that fenbendazole causes feather regrowth problems during molt, no matter what type of bird is involved.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/926738/safeguard-and-feather-damage-while-molting
Birds should not be wormed during molt, no matter what kind of bird or what kind of wormer is used. Birds are under too much stress during molt as it is. Worming can cause additional stress weakening the birds immune system and possibly opening the door for bacterial, viral or fungal infections. I recommend only worming birds during molt as an absolute last resort.
But peafowl molt just about year-round. They don't molt the same way chickens do, so there is no way to avoid it. What I have read is that fenbendazole *may* cause stunted feathers, and so far I have not seen that in any of my birds, but I've only wormed a couple hundred in various stages of molt, so I guess it'll happen sooner or later.
But peafowl molt just about year-round. They don't molt the same way chickens do, so there is no way to avoid it. What I have read is that fenbendazole *may* cause stunted feathers, and so far I have not seen that in any of my birds, but I've only wormed a couple hundred in various stages of molt, so I guess it'll happen sooner or later.
-Kathy
Quote: Going through and worming a bunch now... several have little pin feathers starting on their necks. Strange they was they molt.
-Kathy
