Should I treat all my hens with Valbazen or only the one(s) I know have worms?

[lalaura]

I've been told multiple things and I just need an opinion. Some say not to even treat my free range hens because it will always be an uphill battle with the worms since they are probably in the soil.

Some say to only treat the infected ones

Some say to treat ALL the hens.


Can anyone please give me some chicken expert input? Also, does anyone know the withdrawl period for Valbazen? I purchased it from Jeffers Livestock which was recommended from the boards here.

 

[dawg53]

I've been told multiple things and I just need an opinion. Some say not to even treat my free range hens because it will always be an uphill battle with the worms since they are probably in the soil.

Some say to only treat the infected ones

Some say to treat ALL the hens.


Can anyone please give me some chicken expert input? Also, does anyone know the withdrawl period for Valbazen? I purchased it from Jeffers Livestock which was recommended from the boards here.

Treat all your birds. There's a 14 day withdrawal period after the last dosing.

 

[lalaura]

Treat all your birds. There's a 14 day withdrawal period after the last dosing.

Thank you! So do one dose and then do another one in 10 days, correct? I've already tried Worzine and that failed miserably.

 

[dawg53]

Yes, redose again in 10 days. The valbazen will slowly kill all types of worms your birds may have.

 

[luvussomechicks]

Does Ivomectin also kill all kinds of worms? I suspect mine has them. I have dosed with it for 2 days and she's not getting any better as far as she doesn't have an appetite and is weak.

 

[lalaura]

Yes, redose again in 10 days. The valbazen will slowly kill all types of worms your birds may have.

I have a couple "easter egg" hens (Arcuana, are those considered smaller and should only be given the 1/4 cc?

 

[dawg53]

I have a couple "easter egg" hens (Arcuana, are those considered smaller and should only be given the 1/4 cc?

1/4cc would be used for banty's/silkies.

 

[dawg53]

Does Ivomectin also kill all kinds of worms? I suspect mine has them. I have dosed with it for 2 days and she's not getting any better as far as she doesn't have an appetite and is weak.

I dont use ivermectin anymore. It has been overused as a miteacide in chickens rather than its primary purpose as an off label wormer and certain types of worms have built resistance to the product. You'd have been better off worming with either valbazen or safeguard.

 

[MrChello]

I dont use ivermectin anymore. It has been overused as a miteacide in chickens rather than its primary purpose as an off label wormer and certain types of worms have built resistance to the product. You'd have been better off worming with either valbazen or safeguard.

With respect to both valbazen and safeguard; i have seen the dosages recommended however i’ve never used these products and i am going to be worming my flock soon.

Are these products a liquid or paste? how do you get the chicken to take it?

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Quote: They are liquids. When you give liquids to a chicken, I recommend using a syringe and dribble a small amount of what you are giving them alongside the beak. Allow them to drink it. As the drop forms they will drink it down.

Under no circumstances pour it down their throat as they can aspirate and fall over dead immediately.

Oh I think safeguard might also come in a paste.