Tapeworm treatment Help!

[szynszyla]

I recently bought a silkie rooster from an auction and while he was in quarantine I noticed tapeworm segments in his droppings. Can someone please recommend what is the best treatment for tapeworms. After doing some research I have heard that
Equimax (Ivermectin 1.87%/Praiquantel 14.03%) Paste, 6.42 g
or
Zimecterin Gold Paste Dewormer (Ivermectin 1.55%/Praziquantel 7.75%), 0.26 oz.

may work. Has anyone used this method or do you have a better method in mind. I only need to worm him so I don't want to spend a large amount of money on a product I will use very little of. I am also not concerned of any egg withdrawal times, he is a rooster, and I do not plan on eating him. Any help will be appreciated along with the proper dosage amounts and how frequently it should be administered. Thank you!

 

[Timothy Menezes]

I don't know off hand. I would just have to follow the directions on whatever I bought from the feed store. I know plenty of people also use food grade diatomaceous earth to treat their animals for internal parasites. Again not sure of specific amounts but worth looking into as it's cheap and all natural.

 

[pineapple416]

I have never dealt with tapeworms so I honestly have no idea sorry. Good luck though hopefully more people with experience with treating tape worms will reply soon.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I recently bought a silkie rooster from an auction and while he was in quarantine I noticed tapeworm segments in his droppings. Can someone please recommend what is the best treatment for tapeworms. After doing some research I have heard that
Equimax (Ivermectin 1.87%/Praiquantel 14.03%) Paste, 6.42 g
or
Zimecterin Gold Paste Dewormer (Ivermectin 1.55%/Praziquantel 7.75%), 0.26 oz.

may work. Has anyone used this method or do you have a better method in mind. I only need to worm him so I don't want to spend a large amount of money on a product I will use very little of. I am also not concerned of any egg withdrawal times, he is a rooster, and I do not plan on eating him. Any help will be appreciated along with the proper dosage amounts and how frequently it should be administered. Thank you!

You can use either one to treat tapeworms.
Dosing information is in the first post of this thread:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...rms-under-construction.1220309/#post-19519143

 

[szynszyla]

You can use either one to treat tapeworms.
Dosing information is in the first post of this thread:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...rms-under-construction.1220309/#post-19519143

Thank you, but what if I don't have access to a syringe, in my tractor supply in NJ they say state law bans the sale of syringes..

 

[ChickNanny13]

Thank you, but what if I don't have access to a syringe, in my tractor supply in NJ they say state law bans the sale of syringes..

Go to WalMart or any drug store, they have those syringes for giving babies/toddlers meds, or a Vet's office.

 

[szynszyla]

Go to WalMart or any drug store, they have those syringes for giving babies/toddlers meds, or a Vet's office.

Thank you, I will try and find it!

 

[ChickNanny13]

Try asking, the pharmacist, explain & they may give

 

[MissChick@dee]

Feed stores sell them with their worming products.

 

[dawg53]

Since it's only one bird, have someone hold him for you. Then put the amount of needed paste on your finger, open his beak and put it in his mouth, then repeat in 10 days...easy peasy. I've done it like that a few times lol.